CesiumAstro
Manufacturing
SeniorIndustrialEngineer
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“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.
Data-driven methodologies
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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