Manufacturing Engineer I

Austin, TXManufacturing & Operations – Manufacturing /Full-time /On-sitePlease Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.We are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge manufacturing processes for high-reliability, high-volume satellites, we would like to hear from you.In this position, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of CesiumAstro’s diverse array of electronic assemblies for satellites and other aerospace platforms. CesiumAstro has onsite manufacturing, as well as partnering with contract manufacturers (CMs) to fabricate and assemble our products. Day-to-day responsibilities range from highly technical manufacturing analysis, design, and manufacturing process optimization – such as choosing solder chemistries, root-causing non-compliances, defect analysis – to administrative functions like supplier review and process documentation. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the manufacturing team, engineering team, program management, and external contract manufacturers to industrialize space products for a growing market that combines the rigor of space with the scale of commercial electronics.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with university or internship experience.Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronics hardwareKnowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.Experience with manufacturing processes, change management, nonconformance documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and acceptance criteria.Experience with cost analysis, managing suppliers, and configuration management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEStatistical process control.Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries.PCBA electronics manufacturing and/or electronics assembly experience.Proficiency with PLM and ERP software.Proficiency in AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements.Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies.Experience successfully tackling multiple high-priority tasks.CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.