Magma Space · 1 month ago
Sr. Manufacturing and Operations Engineer
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMagma Space is focused on enabling advanced space missions through innovative technology and partnerships with organizations like NASA and the U.S. Space Force. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing and Operations Engineer to lead the manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement strategies for their groundbreaking projects aimed at enhancing satellite capabilities.
Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the overall approaches behind manufacturing, production operations, supply chain strategy, and procurement
Conduct quantified and cost analyses behind new production initiatives, including facility setup, manufacturing cost, insourcing vs outsourcing, and operations
Define and manage Bill of Materials (BOM), work with vendors on component specifications, evaluate bids, and oversee procurement
Spearhead manufacturing readiness reviews and validation plans for hardware-based products
Work closely with engineers to both understand fabrication needs and convey approaches that would improve manufacturability
Conduct extensive risk analyses across the space hardware supply chain to identify gaps and areas of concern
Inspect and qualify hardware components; coordinate non-conformance resolutions with suppliers
Be an integral part of facility identification and layout design
Qualification
Required
Strong background in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and/or procurement, preferably within an aerospace-based industry
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Analytical modeling skills
Organizational skills
Strong team-oriented mindset
Conduct quantified and cost analyses behind new production initiatives, including facility setup, manufacturing cost, insourcing vs outsourcing, and operations
Define and manage Bill of Materials (BOM), work with vendors on component specifications, evaluate bids, and oversee procurement
Spearhead manufacturing readiness reviews and validation plans for hardware-based products
Conduct extensive risk analyses across the space hardware supply chain to identify gaps and areas of concern
Inspect and qualify hardware components; coordinate non-conformance resolutions with suppliers
Be an integral part of facility identification and layout design
U.S. citizen or permanent resident required (Defense-effort eligibility)
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Operations or related engineering discipline
5+ years of experience across hardware manufacturing, operations, supply chain and/or procurement
Experience setting up and/or managing new manufacturing operations, whether in-house or outsourced
Understanding of manufacturing and process variability, and their outcomes on product quality
Experience with statistical analyses behind equivalence testing
Experience with quality standards from facility onboarding through product fabrication
Proficiency in CAD and GD&T for detailed part and assembly drawings
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of bringing complex hardware from concept to production
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
On-site gym access and wellness programs
Flexible work schedule and remote/hybrid options
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Company
Magma Space
Magma Space is developing cutting-edge control systems to achieve unmatched aiming accuracy.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Techstars
2023-09-11Pre Seed· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Jordan Handler
COO, Co-founder
Recent News
2025-07-16
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