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Outpost · 3 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $165K/yr

4+ years exp

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work at the intersection of design, fabrication, and test, owning the processes and tooling that enable rapid, reliable hardware development in a hands-on role.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceLogisticsManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manufacture ground support equipment that interfaces directly with spaceflight hardware

Bring a deep understanding of aerospace/aviation part manufacturing, precision assemblies, and production methods to support prototypes, test units, and flight-adjacent hardware

Support engineers and technicians through hardware development, prototype builds, test campaigns, and high-precision part fabrication across multiple materials and processes

Partner with supply chain to procure engineered hardware, manage vendors, and contribute to program cost optimization

Apply hands-on fabrication experience—including machining (lathe, mill, etc), welding, sheet metal work, and mechanical assembly—to build and modify prototype hardware. Personal fabrication projects or shop experience are a strong plus

Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes that improve efficiency, quality, repeatability, and safety in a fast-paced R&D environment

Interpret engineering drawings and apply strong GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance analysis to guide builds and ensure manufacturability

Perform or oversee CNC milling and turning operations, ensuring best practices across materials including aluminum, steels, titanium, and composites

Write clear work instructions, build plans, and process documentation to enable repeatable builds and support technicians

Execute in-process quality checks, verify tolerances, and ensure parts meet aerospace and government standards

Coordinate with machine shop personnel and operate machine shop equipment (lathe, drill, CNC) to support rapid development and iteration

Qualification

Aerospace manufacturing experienceMachiningFabricationMechanical integrationGD&T per ASME Y14.5CNC millingTurningClear communicationAttention to detailDocumentation discipline

Required

4–8+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing

Strong foundation in machining, fabrication, materials, and tolerance control

Hands-on experience with machining centers, manual machines, welding, and mechanical integration

Demonstrated ability to work closely with design engineering and technicians in a fast-moving environment

High attention to detail and a quality-first mindset

Clear communication, documentation discipline, and the ability to train technicians on new processes

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State