Airframe Manufacturing Engineer
Join Astro Mechanica as an Airframe Manufacturing Engineer to establish and scale airframe manufacturing operations.
Posted by employer 10 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
What you'll build
- Establish and scale airframe manufacturing operations
- Take ownership of manufacturing process development
- Partner with engineering teams for manufacturing plans
- Drive composite fabrication and structural assembly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in composite manufacturing
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for complex structures
- Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing methods
- Experience supporting new product development
- Experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in CAD and design for manufacturability
Nice to have
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies
- Experience with aircraft or spacecraft integration
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Airframe Manufacturing Engineer at Astro Mechanica is responsible for establishing and scaling the company's airframe manufacturing operations, focusing on developing processes and delivering structural hardware from concept to production. Key skills include expertise in composite materials, manufacturing techniques, and proficiency in CAD, along with strong project management and collaboration abilities. This role is suited for engineers with over five years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, particularly those who thrive in hands-on, interdisciplinary environments. Astro Mechanica emphasizes a flat organizational structure, fostering a culture of collaboration and engineering ex
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Astro Mechanica's careers page October 17, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Airframe Manufacturing Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Airframe Manufacturing Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astro Mechanica is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astro Mechanica targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Airframe Manufacturing Engineer role at Astro Mechanica.
From the original posting
WHO YOU ARE:
You're an engineer with a solid understanding of composite materials and manufacturing techniques, able to rapidly develop a manufacturing process from the ground up to turn engineering data into real hardware. You thrive in a hands-on, interdisciplinary environment where seamless collaboration with design, production, quality, supply chain and all other supporting teams is critical to achieving success. You're excited about building an aircraft manufacturing line from scratch and partnering closely with our manufacturing leaders to build a next-generation aircraft factory.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Help establish and scale Astro Mechanica’s airframe manufacturing operations, including facilities, equipment, tooling, and processes.
Take end-to-end ownership of manufacturing process development and structural hardware delivery, from initial concept through production.
Partner with engineering teams to translate designs and requirements into executable manufacturing plans.
Drive composite fabrication, structural assembly, and integration activities to support development milestones.
Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and documentation.
Work hands-on with production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve manufacturability, and ensure build quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support manufacturing execution, quality, and scalability.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
5+ years of experience in composite manufacturing, structural fabrication, or aerospace manufacturing.
Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex structures and assemblies.
Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly techniques.
Experience supporting new product development, from initial design through completed hardware.
Experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations.
Proficiency in CAD, engineering drawings, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
NICE TO HAVE:
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and manufacturing software systems.
Experience with aircraft or spacecraft integration and large-scale structural assemblies.
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