Beyondreach Labs Manufacturing Engineer at Beyondreach Labs supports assembly, integration, and production of deployable spaceflight hardware. This role develops processes, tooling, and documentation to enable repeatable production.
Responsibilities
Build and Integration:
Support assembly, integration, and acceptance of qualification and flight units, from parts kitting through delivery.
Write and maintain work instructions, travelers, and inspection points for flight hardware builds.
Design and build tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids, and help maintain cleanliness and ESD controls on the floor.
Quality and Process:
Document nonconformances, run root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions.
Keep complete and accurate as-built records.
Review designs with design engineers for manufacturability and ease of assembly before drawings release.
Find and implement improvements to yield, cycle time, and cost.
Suppliers and Shop Support:
Work with suppliers of machined parts, cables, coatings, and composites on quotes, first article inspections, and quality issues.
Train technicians on new processes and work instructions.
Qualification
1+ years of experience in manufacturingProficiency with CAD (for exampleExperience with deployable mechanismsAdditional RequirementsMust be a U
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or test of spaceflight, launch vehicle, or similar high-reliability hardware.
Experience writing work instructions or travelers for hardware builds.
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, tooling, or fixture design.
Proficiency with CAD (for example, SolidWorks, NX, or Onshape) and GD&T.
Preferred
Experience supporting a product’s transition from prototype to repeatable production.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and nonconformance processes.
Experience with deployable mechanisms, solar arrays, or cable-tensioned structures.
Experience working with precision machining, composites, or coatings suppliers.
Experience in a cleanroom or ESD-controlled environment.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.