Structural Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Structural Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Owning the fabrication and assembly processes for primary and secondary structures of lunar exploration spacecraft with an accent on composite materials, metallic structures, and assembly methodologies. Focus on standardizing manufacturing instructions, collaborating with design teams for manufacturability, and ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace industry standards.

Location: Must be based in Englewood, Colorado (Hybrid work flexibility available depending on program stage).

Company

A space exploration company focused on developing lunar spacecraft and advanced aerospace technologies.

What you will do

• Define and document build and inspection processes for primary and secondary spacecraft structures.
• Develop and refine manufacturing procedures while creating standardized work instructions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to evaluate and optimize designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Create 3D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute capital equipment and facility upgrades.
• Ensure all structural components and assembly processes comply with aerospace industry standards like NASA, FAA, and ASME.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in structural manufacturing within the aerospace or space industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and PDM systems.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, metallic structures, and assembly/inspection methodologies.
• Expertise in Drawing Creation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (NASA, FAA, DoD, MIL-STD).

Nice to have

• Experience in a startup environment.
• Hands-on experience with composite fabrication and testing.
• Knowledge of load paths, structural dynamics, and fatigue analysis (FEMAP, Simcenter).
• Familiarity with design for additive manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans with 100% company-paid options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off including 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
• Commuter perks including company-paid RTD EcoPass.
• Monthly lunch stipend and regular team social events.
• Opportunities for professional development and skills training.