Astro Mechanica
Airframe Manufacturing Engineer
San Francisco. Posted 26 days ago
The role
This person will help establish and scale airframe manufacturing operations including facilities, equipment, tooling, and processes. They will take end-to-end ownership of manufacturing process development and structural hardware delivery.
What you will do
- Help establish and scale airframe manufacturing operations, including facilities, equipment, tooling, and processes
- Take end-to-end ownership of manufacturing process development and structural hardware delivery
- Partner with engineering teams to translate designs and requirements into executable manufacturing plans
- Drive composite fabrication, structural assembly, and integration activities
- Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and documentation
- Work hands-on with production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve manufacturability, and ensure build quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support manufacturing execution, quality, and scalability
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in composite manufacturing, structural fabrication, or aerospace manufacturing
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex structures and assemblies
- Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly techniques
- Experience supporting new product development, from initial design through completed hardware
- Experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in CAD, engineering drawings, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and manufacturing software systems
- Experience with aircraft or spacecraft integration and large-scale structural assemblies
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
About the company
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. They are a team of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace.