Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview

ExoTerra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at ExoTerra will work with multiple disciplines to build, integrate, and test spacecraft and propulsion electrical systems at the subsystem and system levels.

This is an all-encompassing role to take designs from inception, into production, and into testing and final delivery. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience working with in a team environment, be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced environment, understand the importance of deadlines and impact to schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the manufacturing owner for parts and products across multiple programs, ensuring readiness, quality, and on-time delivery in a high-rate production environment
• Drive process standardization, capacity scaling, and cycle time reduction to support high-rate production goals
• Partner with production teams to resolve yield, throughput, and quality issues
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of AI&T activities for all mechanical and even module testing
• Participate in Non-conformance resolution and perform testing to find root cause, MRB team member
• Perform Manufacturing during design reviews with engineering teams
• Develop, design and implement tools for aiding in assembly and integration of parts
• Develop, write, review, and implement manufacturing plans, production travelers, and SOPs
• Work directly with technicians and the production floor on builds
• Ensure product meets all customer requirements and travelers capture all required data to be delivered to the customer
• Train and mentor technicians on processes and procedures
• Manage manufacturing orders on floor and verify product is meeting requirements in conjunction with quality personnel
• Sign off drawings for manufacturing reviews
• Work with Procurement to meet the needs of inventory ordering and delivery
• Track and manage open inventory orders to ensure production is on time
• Manage inventory inspections and verification, and ensure products meets the requirements prior to being issued to the floor.
• Support program CDR, MRR and TRR reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree – Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology strongly preferred
• 5-10 years experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Spacecraft Fabrication and Test
• Experience with non-conformance resolution
• Experience with manufacturing process development
• Experience with Programming

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

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., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Compensation & Benefits

The good faith base salary range $136,000-$160,000 for this role is at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.