Manufacturing CAD & Development Engineer

Develop and sustain manufacturing processes supporting satellite assembly, integration, test (AIT), and launch activities.

Design, analyze, release, and maintain manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE) using CAD tools.

Review spacecraft designs and manufacturing methods to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for Design for Excellence (DFX) improvements.

Create, review, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing documentation, and GSE operating manuals.

Participate in manufacturing-readiness reviews and production-planning activities.

Investigate manufacturing, tooling, and process-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, facilities, and production teams to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Support technician training through the development of manufacturing documentation and standardized processes.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to increase production throughput, quality, safety, and scalability.

Contribute to the development of cleanroom layouts, manufacturing workstations, and production equipment setups.

Support the industrialization of spacecraft products and help establish manufacturing capabilities that enable production at scale.