CesiumAstro

Manufacturing

SeniorIndustrialEngineer

$135–185k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Industrial Engineer at CesiumAstro. Skills: Production system architecture, Manufacturing scale-up, Industrial engineering, Systems thinking. Architect satellite production system. Develop capacity models”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven methodologies

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years industrial engineering, 5+ years manufacturing engineering, Experience designing production systems, Experience scaling production systems, Experience supporting development to production transition, Systems-thinking mindset, Ability to analyze complex production systems, Ability to develop manufacturing strategies, Ability to evaluate trade studies

Nice to Have

Aerospace manufacturing experience, Satellite manufacturing experience, Cleanroom production experience, Controlled production experience

What You'll Do.

Architect satellite production system

Develop capacity models

Develop throughput analyses

Develop resource plans

Define production system readiness milestones

Design facility layouts

Design production zoning

Define material flow strategies

Define logistics pathways

Define production adjacencies

Integrate environmental test capacity

Integrate functional test capacity

Establish digital traceability frameworks

Establish manufacturing data systems

Develop manufacturing CONOPS

Translate engineering designs

Drive alignment between design maturity

Drive alignment with supply readiness

Drive alignment with manufacturing execution

Establish standard work

Establish process controls

Establish production baselines

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with Engineering

Partner with Supply Chain

Partner with Facilities

Influence product design decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional work environment; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Supply Chain; Partner with Quality; Partner with Facilities

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Architect the complete satellite production system, including integration flow, workstation concepts, line segmentation strategy, and production sequencing. Develop capacity models, throughput analyses, and resource plans aligned with forecasted deployment cadence. Define production system readiness milestones to support transition from development to full-rate production. Design facility layouts and production zoning, including cleanroom environments, ESD controls, contamination control, and controlled storage areas. Define material flow strategies, logistics pathways, and production adjacencies to optimize efficiency and reduce waste. Ensure facility design supports scalability, product integrity, and operational efficiency. Manufacturing Infrastructure & Systems Integration Define production infrastructure including tooling strategies, MGSE/EGSE ecosystems, and inspection architectures. Integrate environmental and functional test capacity into the production system to ensure verification throughput aligns with production needs. Establish digital traceabil

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