Senior Industrial Engineer

🏢 Summary: Senior Industrial Engineer role focused on optimizing satellite manufacturing operations through factory simulation, capacity planning, and production system improvements. The position leads cross-functional factory optimization initiatives, supports digital manufacturing transformation, and drives scalable spacecraft production readiness. The role includes project leadership, advanced industrial engineering analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering, Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects or factory improvement initiatives, Strong analytical and modeling skills, Experience in complex electromechanical assembly environments, Eligibility to comply with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR) 📃 Skills: Excel, Python, SQL, MES, ERP, Solumina, SAP, FactoryLogix, Siemens, FlexSim, Simio, VSM, Lean, SixSigma, PMP, Simulation, Automation 🏢 Description: We’re expanding our satellite manufacturing capability and seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead factory optimization initiatives and drive scalable, efficient spacecraft production. This role blends advanced industrial engineering with program level project leadership. You will own major initiatives that impact throughput, predictability, and factory readiness as we grow build rates and introduce new product lines. Key Responsibilities - Lead value stream mapping (VSM) exercises to define current and future state flows, identify waste, and extract takt‑limiting constraints. - Build and maintain factory simulations (discrete-event, throughput modeling, WIP flow simulation) to validate production architectures and rate‑readiness strategies. - Use simulation tools to evaluate staffing levels, workstation loading, WIP accumulation, bottlenecks, and expansion scenarios. - Lead factory optimization projects from concept through implementation, including scope, schedule, resource planning, and risk management. - Develop long-term capacity models, rate-readiness plans, and production system architectures. - Design and optimize workstation layouts, tooling strategies, and material flow systems for satellite AIT. - Perform advanced analyses: time studies, discrete-event simulation, constraint modeling, and process mapping. - Establish and maintain factory performance dashboards and KPIs in partnership with Operations and Program Management. - Drive cross-functional alignment on factory upgrades, capital investments, and process changes. - Coach and mentor junior Industrial Engineers and process improvement specialists. - Ensure compliance with cleanroom, ESD, space hardware handling, and quality system requirements. - Support digital transformation of the factory including MES enhancements, automation integration, and data-driven operations. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field. - 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering. - Demonstrated experience leading multi-part stakeholder projects or factory improvement initiatives. - Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Python, SQL, simulation tools). - Experience in complex electromechanical assembly environments. Preferred Qualifications - Aerospace or space hardware experience (satellite, avionics, precision structures, or high-reliability electronics). - Experience with Solumina, SAP, FactoryLogix, or comparable MES/ERP systems. - Experience with Factory Simulation tools: Siemens, FlexSim, Simio, or equivalent. - Professional Certifications: PMP, Lean 6-sigma, etc. - Experience developing capital project proposals or leading factory layout redesigns. - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from technicians to executives. Salary - $140,000 - $170,000 USD ITAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Benefits - Equity participation - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution - Paid time off and holidays - Paid parental leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Professional development opportunities - Team building activities Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

🏢 Summary: Industrial Robotics Engineer role focused on developing task and motion planning, computer vision, and robotic software algorithms for advanced manufacturing systems. The position involves building and optimizing robotics software frameworks, integrating vision systems, and collaborating across engineering teams in a hybrid work environment. Candidates will work with industrial robotics, AI-driven planning, and automation technologies to improve robotic system efficiency and reliability. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 5+ years of professional experience, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Python, Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns, Understanding of manipulator kinematics and dynamics, Experience with robot trajectory generation, Knowledge of communications protocols, Expertise in search algorithms and optimization methods, Experience with MoveIt, Experience with ROS, Knowledge of unit testing, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of Docker, Knowledge of Kubernetes, Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Eligibility to access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: C++, Python, ROS, MoveIt, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenCV, PCL, C#, TypeScript, CI/CD, AI, Robotics 🏢 Description: Purpose We are seeking a talented and motivated Industrial Robotics Engineer to join our Robotics & AI Software team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced automation and software engineers to develop and implement innovative algorithms for task and motion planning plus computer vision in robotic systems. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of robotic software algorithms. This involves symbolic task planning, robot kinematics, collision detection, optimization, and computer vision. The Role - Develop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases. - Collaborate with other teams to ensure that our software integrates seamlessly with other software products. - Collaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions for robot task and motion planning. - Design, implement, and optimize algorithms within our planning framework, leveraging your programming skills and understanding of robotics principles. - Assist in the integration and testing of computer vision software to ensure robustness and performance in real-world scenarios. - Document your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts. - Stay updated on advancements in robot planning algorithms and technologies and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - Bachelor's in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience - Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python - Strong knowledge of data-structures, algorithms, and design pattern - Fundamental understanding of industrial robotics including manipulator kinematics & dynamics, robot trajectory generation, and communications protocols - Expertise with search algorithms, optimization methods, and constraint satisfaction - Experience with open-source robotic planning and manipulation software packages such as MoveIt and ROS - Knowledge of unit-testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers & owners, engineers, and internal customers Preferred Qualifications - Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience - Understanding of computer vision libraries such as OpenCV and PCL - Experience using programming languages such as C#, TypeScript - Explored using Generative AI in robotics - Strong publication record and/or open-source contributions in the field of robotics Work Environment Hybrid Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview process. E05 / Senior: $141,380 - $194,390 E06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500 What We Offer - Holistic compensation package including salary, equity plan, and discretionary incentive bonuses - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities - Collaborative and high-performing work environment Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Additional Information The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on backend and platform engineering to build reliable, secure systems supporting satellite and ground infrastructure. The position involves developing backend services, improving observability, modernizing container and CI/CD environments, and collaborating with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams. Ideal for engineers experienced in complex, high-reliability production systems and AWS-based cloud environments. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years professional software engineering experience, Strong Python skills, Experience with at least one compiled language (Rust, C++, Go, Java, or C), Strong backend engineering experience in production systems, Experience with AWS or GCP environments, Experience with containers and CI/CD pipelines, Proficiency in Linux environments, Strong understanding of systems engineering, performance, and reliability, Experience collaborating with infrastructure and/or cybersecurity teams, Strong communication and documentation skills 📃 Skills: Python, Rust, C++, Go, Java, C, AWS, GCP, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Databricks, Elasticsearch, GitHubActions, CI/CD, Observability, Containers 🏢 Description: About the Role Spire is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and improve the reliable and secure systems that support satellite and ground infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on backend systems, platform engineering, observability, and infrastructure-aware software development. You'll work closely with software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to implement scalable solutions that support operational reliability and secure engineering practices. We are not looking for a dedicated cybersecurity specialist. Instead, we're seeking an experienced software engineer who has worked alongside security teams and has experience implementing technical requirements related to security, reliability, and compliance within production systems. This role is best suited to engineers who enjoy solving technically challenging problems and have experience working on complex systems in industries such as aerospace, scientific computing, telecommunications, biotech, robotics, or other high-reliability environments. What You'll Do: - Design, develop, and maintain backend services and platform tooling - Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to implement secure engineering requirements - Contribute to modernising services, container environments, and CI/CD workflows - Improve telemetry, monitoring, logging, and observability across production systems - Support cloud-based infrastructure and deployment workflows in AWS environments - Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering best practices - Work across infrastructure, backend systems, and operational tooling in a collaborative engineering environment Who You Are: Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience - Strong Python development skills - Experience with at least one compiled language such as Rust, C++, Go, Java, or C - Strong backend engineering experience building and maintaining production systems - Experience working with AWS-based environments (GCP experience also considered) - Experience with containers, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices - Comfortable working in Linux-based development environments - Strong understanding of systems engineering, performance, reliability, and operational concerns - Experience collaborating with infrastructure and/or cybersecurity teams to implement technical requirements - Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in aerospace, scientific computing, biotech, telecommunications, robotics, or other technically complex industries - Experience in smaller engineering organisations where engineers wear multiple hats across development and operations - Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code approaches - Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases - Experience building observability or telemetry solutions using tools such as Grafana, Databricks, or Elasticsearch - Familiarity with GitHub Actions or modern CI/CD tooling - Exposure to secure software development or DevSecOps practices - Advanced academic research background (PhD/Postdoc) in engineering, physics, computer science, or related scientific disciplines What We're Looking For: We value engineers who are: - Curious and adaptable - Pragmatic problem-solvers - Interested in complex systems and infrastructure - Open to learning new technologies and domains - Collaborative and low-ego - Comfortable operating in fast-moving engineering environments This role is primarily backend and platform focused. We are generally looking for engineers with stronger backend and systems experience rather than heavily frontend-focused backgrounds. Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. Salary Range $130,500—$171,000 USD Global Perks - Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) Launch Attendance - Generous Time Off Policy - Education Assistance Program - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Family Leave - Fitness Reimbursement - Employee Referral Program - Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

🏢 Summary: Senior Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and maturing advanced electrical prototypes for space systems, including custom motor controllers, embedded systems, and power electronics for flight-ready applications. The position involves analog and digital circuit design, PCB development, testing, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, 7+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar industries, Experience designing analog circuitry, Experience designing digital circuitry and output drivers, Experience working with embedded systems, Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection, Experience with schematic and PCB design tools, Experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes, Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and system integration, Ability to troubleshoot circuits and debug hardware, Hands-on experience with lab equipment, Experience collaborating with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or eligibility under ITAR regulations, Ability to obtain or maintain Government Security Clearance 📃 Skills: Altium, PCB, Embedded, C, Microcontrollers, Sensors, Electronics, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Power, Schematics, ICDs, BOMs, Debugging, Testing, Circuitry 🏢 Description: A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Drones have fundamentally changed the nature of conflict and maneuver. The next theater to be changed by drone technology is space. Space Kinetic is a space technology startup company building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of drone technology to space missions without relying on consumable fuel. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week.Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, anda high levelof commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. Position Overview: The Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics & Embedded Systems (Mixed Signal) will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. You will design systems that process both analog and digital signals and bridge the gap between real-world physical inputs like pressure and temperature sensors and the processor in an embedded system. With your knowledge of analog electronics, you will design signal conditioning circuitry and with additional knowledge of discrete electronic components and integrated circuits, you will help design actuator controllers like the driver circuitry required in a motor controller and the interfaces to power electronics. You will support the team in refining the electrical architecture of the current prototype and driving the system closer to a flight-ready configuration with each iteration.Your first project will involve a custom motor controller with power levels never before implemented in space and an electromechanical system with novel energy recycling functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from schematic to hardware, solving complex electrical challenges, and working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware to life. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and build electrical prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. Refine and finalize the current prototype's electrical design to support all phases of prototype maturation. Undertake and complete circuit design tasks, generate detailed schematics, and perform component selection aligned with environmental and system requirements. Apply detailed tolerancing, design-for-manufacture principles, and thorough documentation across all electrical prototype phases. Support PCB layout design and coordinate with external vendors for fabrication and assembly of PCB components. Collaborate closely with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to integrate electrical systems into mechanical assemblies. Verify and validate your electrical designs through testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and iteration to improve system reliability and performance. Actively participate in design reviews, contribute to system-level engineering discussions, and ensure the electrical subsystem progresses toward flight-readiness. Support the creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and test procedures. Ensure each design iteration moves the system closer to a flight-ready prototype aligned with Space Kinetic's 2-year flight demonstration goal. What It Takes: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic) field. Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similarly rigorous applications. A minimum of 7 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, ideally involving prototype development. Experience designing analog circuitry such as signal conditioning circuitry. Experience designing digital circuitry and output drivers such as gate drivers and motor drivers. Experience working with embedded systems. Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection. Experience working with Schematic / PCB design tools (e.g., Altium). Demonstrated experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes. Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, wiring practices, and system integration. Ability to troubleshoot circuits, debug hardware, and iterate rapidly. Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers). Experience collaborating with vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly. Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 9 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience. Experience in developing embedded systems. Experience in developing power electronics. Experience with the C programming language. Knowledge of field-oriented controls, microcontrollers, sensors, and power electronics. Experience with environmental or functional testing of electrical systems. *Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully align with every qualification, we want your application. Where You'll Be: The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. What We Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades aredeterminedby role, level, location, and alignment with market data.Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range $140,000 – $180,000The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range$140,000—$180,000 USD

🏢 Summary: Lead a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team to develop and scale advanced production processes for aerospace and defense applications using the Divergent Adaptive Production System. The role focuses on design-for-manufacturing, automation, additive manufacturing, and process optimization while ensuring production quality, scalability, and cost efficiency. Candidates will drive complex manufacturing projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate across engineering and production teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline, 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Experience in aerospace or defense industries, Proficiency with CAD software, Strong understanding of GD&T, Experience with MES systems, Experience with PLM systems, Experience with ERP systems, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, Hands-on experience with robotics and automation, Experience leading projects from concept through production, Ability to access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: CAD, SiemensNX, AutoCAD, GD&T, MES, PLM, ERP, AdditiveManufacturing, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Assembly, Bonding, Coatings, Joining, Lean, SixSigma, AS9100, ISO9001 🏢 Description: Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results. The Role - Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the manufacturing architecture. - Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production. - Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones. - Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation. - Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining. - Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput. - Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline. - 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering. - 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries. - Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX and AutoCAD. - Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). - Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. - Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production focused on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies. - Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. - Ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment. Compensation - Senior Manager / M07: $165,800 - $227,950 - Pay Range: $142,900—$227,950 USD What We Offer - Competitive compensation package including salary, equity plan, and performance-based bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options, life insurance, and disability coverage. - Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives. - Collaborative, high-performing, mission-driven work environment focused on manufacturing innovation. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Additional Information Job duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs, including special projects or reassignment to other work.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on building and scaling software systems for autonomous metal 3D printing factories, including hardware control, telemetry infrastructure, high-performance computing, and machine learning pipelines. The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex manufacturing and optimization challenges in a full-time onsite environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of professional software development experience, Proficiency in C, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Rust, Experience with high-performance systems software, Experience with hardware control systems, embedded software, high-volume telemetry systems, graphics rendering, or similar, Ability to work full-time onsite 📃 Skills: C, C++, Rust, GPU, Telemetry, Embedded, Rendering, Automation, Robotics, Infrastructure, Storage, Streaming, Architecture, MachineLearning 🏢 Description: Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, the company enables complex hardware to be designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical software systems for autonomous 3D printing factories. The role includes working across hardware control, high-rate telemetry and big data storage systems, high-performance compute environments, and machine learning pipelines. You will collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and physicists to integrate production-ready control algorithms and solve complex real-world engineering problems. 3D printing experience is not required. The role is suited for motivated and collaborative engineers who enjoy solving challenging technical problems and rapidly deploying software solutions. Quick Facts - Full-time onsite role in Hawthorne, California - Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and physics teams - Opportunity to work on AI-enabled manufacturing technology - Salary range: $150,000–$250,000 plus stock options Responsibilities - Architect and develop software for advanced production-scale metal 3D printing systems - Integrate control algorithms into production software with multidisciplinary engineering teams - Improve and scale petabyte-scale telemetry, storage, and retrieval systems - Solve algorithmic and optimization problems using computer science and engineering fundamentals - Develop high-performance compute solutions using GPU parallel processing - Innovate quickly, collaborate effectively, and contribute to technical advancements Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of professional software development experience - Proficiency in systems-level programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust - Experience with high-performance systems software including hardware control systems, embedded software, telemetry systems, graphics rendering, or related domains Nice to Have - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or computer engineering - 8+ years of professional software development experience - Experience with backend infrastructure, high-performance storage solutions, streaming systems, and scientific analysis pipelines - Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware - Experience with operating systems, computer architecture, or low-level systems internals - Experience with computer graphics or geometry-intensive problems - Experience as a technical lead, including architectural decision-making and mentoring engineers What We Offer - Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture - Opportunity to contribute to rapidly scaling manufacturing technology - Significant stock option packages - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Traditional and Roth 401(k) - Relocation assistance - Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays - Paid parental leave and transition support - Free daily catered lunch and dinner - Flexible work hours and team events Compensation The compensation package is based on experience, educational background, and demonstrated technical ability. The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000–$250,000 in addition to stock options. Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in hiring and employment practices.

🏢 Summary: Lead a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team focused on advanced production technologies, process development, and scalable manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves driving design-for-manufacturing, automation, additive manufacturing, and production readiness while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and reliability. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Experience in aerospace or defense industries, Proficiency with CAD software, Strong knowledge of GD&T, Experience with MES systems, Experience with PLM systems, Experience with ERP systems, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, Hands-on experience with robotics and automation, Experience leading complex projects from concept through production, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: CAD, SiemensNX, AutoCAD, GD&T, MES, PLM, ERP, Additive, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Assembly, Bonding, Coatings, Joining, AS9100, ISO9001, Lean, SixSigma 🏢 Description: Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results. The Role - Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the manufacturing architecture. - Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production. - Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones. - Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation. - Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining. - Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput. - Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline. - 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering. - 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries. - Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX and AutoCAD. - Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). - Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. - Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies. - Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. - Ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment. Compensation - Senior Manager / M07: $165,800 - $227,950 - Pay Range: $142,900—$227,950 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary incentive bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options. - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage. - Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives. - Collaborative, fast-paced, mission-driven work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify Participation in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

🏢 Summary: Opportunity for an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and development of circuit cards and electronics hardware for spacecraft and mission-critical aerospace systems. The role involves hands-on schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, testing, and integration of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics in demanding space environments. This is a highly technical, on-site position requiring ownership of flight hardware from concept through production. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, 3+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, Experience designing circuit cards, schematics, and PCBs for spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications, Experience with spacecraft hardware or spacecraft electrical systems, Experience with flight systems, avionics, or mission-critical electrical hardware, Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer, Experience owning board-level hardware through design, layout, bring-up, debugging, and testing, Experience with component selection and technical documentation, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (ITAR compliance), Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance 📃 Skills: Altium, PCB, Analog, Digital, Mixed-signal, Power, EMI, EMC, Avionics, Embedded, Signal-integrity, Thermal, Vibration, Vacuum, ITAR 🏢 Description: A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. What You'll Do: As a Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer you will own the design, development, integration, and testing of circuit cards and related electronics hardware for spacecraft and other advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will work closely with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to develop space rated flight hardware that performs reliably in demanding environments. Design, develop, and validate schematics, PCB layouts, circuit cards, electrical interfaces, and supporting electronics hardware. Own circuit card design from concept through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debugging, testing, and release. Develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs for embedded systems, sensors, actuators, controllers, and related flight hardware. Perform component selection, circuit analysis, worst-case analysis, derating reviews, and design trade studies. Support PCB stack-up definition, grounding strategies, signal integrity considerations, power integrity considerations, and EMI/EMC design practices. Work closely with mechanical and thermal teams to support electronics packaging, board-level thermal management, heat dissipation strategies, and environmental constraints. Develop and execute electrical test plans for circuit cards, subsystems, and integrated hardware. Collaborate with firmware, software, and controls teams to integrate electronics hardware with embedded processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and control systems. Support design for manufacturability, design for test, prototype builds, supplier coordination, and transition from engineering development to repeatable production. Drive rapid design iterations in a hands-on development environment where hardware is designed, built, tested, and improved quickly. What It Takes: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 7+ years of professional electrical engineering experience. Experience designing electrical hardware, circuit cards, schematics, and PCBs for spacecraft, satellites, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications. Experience working on spacecraft hardware or spacecraft electrical systems. Experience with flight systems, flight electronics, avionics, or other mission-critical electrical hardware. Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design. Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer. Experience owning board-level hardware through design, layout, bring-up, debugging, and testing. Experience selecting components and working with datasheets, reference designs, and supplier documentation. Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to make sound design decisions with incomplete information. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 9+ years of experience designing electronics for spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, missile systems, aircraft, defense systems, or other mission-critical hardware. Experience with flight-qualified or flight-intent hardware development. Experience with mixed-signal PCB design, power electronics, motor controllers, sensor interfaces, battery-powered systems, or embedded control hardware. Experience with board-level thermal management, electronics packaging, heat sinking, thermal interfaces, and thermal testing. Experience with high-density PCB design, impedance-controlled routing, grounding strategies, stack-up definition, and signal integrity best practices. Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and qualification testing. Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum testing. Experience working with PCB fabricators, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and external test labs. Familiarity with aerospace standards, high-reliability design practices, and configuration-controlled hardware development. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance. What You'll Bring Strong technical judgment and engineering fundamentals. A hands-on approach to electrical design, debugging, and problem solving. Deep interest in circuit card design and the details that make electronics reliable in real-world environments. Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering disciplines. Comfort operating in an environment with ambitious schedules, evolving requirements, and challenging technical goals. A practical understanding of how design choices affect manufacturability, testability, reliability, and performance. A desire to see hardware through the full lifecycle — from concept and schematic design to PCB layout, bring-up, qualification, integration, and fielded operation. *Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully align with every qualification, we want your application. Where You'll Be: The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. What We Offer: Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades aredeterminedby role, level, location, and alignment with market data.Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range$120,000—$160,000 USD

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on building and operating production features across a modern AWS stack using TypeScript, .NET, and Python. The position offers end-to-end ownership in a fast-moving US-based engineering team with strong emphasis on AI-assisted development workflows and cloud infrastructure. Engineers are expected to collaborate remotely, manage services in AWS, and contribute to engineering standards in a high-trust environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 4–7 years of professional software engineering experience, Hands-on experience with AI coding tools, Strong AWS experience, Experience with ECS and Batch, Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, Proficiency in TypeScript, .NET, or Python, Ability to work across multiple programming languages, Experience with system/API design, Experience with testing and CI/CD, Strong written English, Ability to work effectively with a remote US-based team 📃 Skills: AWS, TypeScript, Python, .NET, Terraform, ECS, Batch, Bedrock, CI/CD, APIs, Copilot, Cursor, Claude 🏢 Description: Software Engineer (.NET/Typescript/Python) 💰 Salary: 5000-9000$ per month 🕦 Full-time ☑️ B2B 🌴Hybrid We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a US-based engineering and product leadership team, with end-to-end ownership of real features on a modern AWS stack. The team moves fast, ships continuously, and expects engineers to use AI coding tools as a core part of how they work. For those seeking genuine ownership in a small, high-trust environment without the bureaucracy of a large captive center, this is that opportunity. Requirements 4–7 years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production systems. Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI coding tools and a track record of using them to materially increase output, we'll want to hear specifics about how you work. Strong AWS experience, comfortable designing, deploying, and operating services on the AWS stack, with hands-on exposure to container and batch workloads (ECS, Batch) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). Proficiency in one or more of TypeScript, .NET, or Python, with the adaptability to work across all three. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities move and you own outcomes, not just tickets. Solid fundamentals in system/API design, testing, and CI/CD. Strong written English and the self-direction to work effectively with a remote, US-based team. Nice to have Experience as an early engineer on a new team, product, or site. Hands-on work with AWS Bedrock or other LLM/GenAI services in production. Experience in marketing measurement and optimization, marketing mix modeling, attribution, media/marketing analytics, or adjacent analytic fields such as data science platforms, experimentation, or large-scale data processing. Familiarity with building data- or analytics-intensive applications. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and ship production features across the stack, owning your work from design through deployment and operation. Use AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, and similar) fluently to accelerate delivery, scaffolding, refactoring, testing, and debugging at high velocity. Build and run services on AWS, primarily ECS, Batch, and Bedrock, taking real responsibility for reliability, performance, and cost of what you ship. Work across the stack in TypeScript, .NET, and Python, with infrastructure managed as code in Terraform. Collaborate closely with US engineering and product partners across time zones, communicating clearly in writing and keeping work visible. Contribute to the engineering standards, practices, and culture of a brand-new team, your habits set the bar for who comes next.

🏢 Summary: Systems Engineer role focused on defining system architecture, integration strategies, and validation processes for large-scale battery energy storage systems. The position involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable, safe, and manufacturable subsystem integration while optimizing performance and resolving complex system-level issues. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, 3+ years of professional engineering experience, Knowledge of systems engineering principles, Experience with requirements management, Experience with interface definition, Experience with lifecycle development, Experience in multidisciplinary integration, Knowledge of power electronics, battery systems, or electro-mechanical hardware, Proficiency with electrical battery systems, Experience with technical modeling and documentation tools, Strong written and verbal communication skills 📃 Skills: MATLAB, Simulink, SysML, Battery, Systems, Electronics, Firmware, Architecture, Testing, Integration, Validation 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team and bridge the gap between complex subsystem designs and high-level product architecture. You will be responsible for defining the technical requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies that ensure our large-scale energy storage systems operate reliably and safely. This role requires a holistic mindset, strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing), and a drive to solve tough technical challenges in service of our clean energy mission. Responsibilities • Define and manage system-level requirements, functional specifications, and interface control documents for core battery system architecture. • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineering teams to ensure subsystem designs are seamlessly integrated and meet performance targets. • Lead system-level validation and integration testing, developing test plans that verify safety, reliability, and functionality under diverse operating conditions. • Perform trade-off analyses to optimize system performance, cost, and manufacturability, identifying potential risks early in the development lifecycle. • Conduct root cause analysis for complex system-level failures, working cross-functionally to implement effective engineering solutions. • Decompose requirements and functions from system-level down to component-level, ensuring traceability. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) with 3+ years of professional experience. • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, interface definition, and lifecycle development. • Experience in multidisciplinary integration, preferably in power electronics, battery systems, or large-scale electro-mechanical hardware. • Proficiency with electrical battery systems. • Proficiency with technical modeling and documentation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, or similar) to manage system architecture and performance data. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge communication gaps between specialized engineering domains and non-technical stakeholders. Salary Range • $115,000-130,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.