Spacecraft Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.

With limited direction, this position supports the manufacturing production process with focus on the design, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. This position supports and helps to ensure the success of an AIT spacecraft build.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, schedule, and support the execution of space systems manufacturing activities by leading small teams of satellite manufacturing engineers and technicians in executing assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) procedures.
• Oversee cleanroom operations, including contamination control protocols, configuration of workstations/bays, procurement of equipment and tooling, and coordination with facilities personnel for periodic maintenance.
• Provide input to systems engineers and design engineers to enhance manufacturability of satellite components, subassemblies, and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), tooling, and fixturing.
• Provide input to test engineers to optimize module-level and/or spacecraft-level test plans.
• Review lift plans, packaging, handling, shipping, and transportation procedures.
• Implement ongoing process and facilities operations development, including training of technicians and certification of production facilities.
• Review and provide input for manufacturing bills of materials, manufacturing work instructions, routers, and technical or programmatic documentation related to space vehicle assembly, integration, and test.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions to technical barriers. Identify, investigate, analyze and resolve complex and non-routine manufacturing engineering issues to keep production moving on schedule.
• Represent the Space Systems Manufacturing Team as the primary technical interface with GA-EMS program management, customers, and/or government regulatory agencies. Presents status reports and technical information at recurring weekly or monthly engineering and manufacturing meetings, and/or quarterly program reviews.
• Understand all applicable process, procedures and provide continual input to improve and streamline those processes. Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures, workmanship standards, best practices, and all applicable regulations.
• Travel up to 25% as needed to support manufacturing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience within Space Systems Industry highly desired.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid, cryogenic, and optical systems is desired. Hands-on experience in assembly and integration of space vehicles in a cleanroom is a plus.
• Working knowledge of test equipment including Thermal Vac Chambers, Vibe Tables is a plus.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to effectively use MS Office, specifically Excel and Project applications, to execute and track work activities. MS Teams experience is desirable.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required.
• Travel is required and operations are on a 9X80 schedule with every other Friday off.