Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced satellite communications ground stations. This role involves designing tooling, supporting hardware integration, and making equipment investment decisions.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex antenna systems.
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes.
• Translate engineering designs into robust production workflows.
• Partner with design teams to drive design-for-manufacturability.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
• Support environmental, thermal, and RF performance testing.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure production equipment.
• Lead make-versus-buy trade studies.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) for tooling and fixture design.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods including precision assembly, welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and creativity to resolve issues on the production floor.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Experience developing work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
• Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical or RF hardware.
• Basic understanding of electrical and RF systems to ensure effective integration during assembly and test.

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., pro

About the company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations. They design, build, and rapidly deploy scalable systems for satellite missions.