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Shift: Nights 5pm-3:30amJob Title: Manufacturing Engineer

This role operates on a 4x10 schedule, working four days per week with 10-hour shifts. The position is assigned to the night production schedule from Sunday - Wednesday OR Wednesday to Saturday, 5:00pm to 3:30am PST. The work environment includes spending 75% of the time on the production floor addressing technical blockers and 25% on independent development work such as data analysis and documentation improvement.

Job Description

Join the dynamic team, an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites aimed at providing low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a First Line Support - Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. You will tackle challenging manufacturing and engineering problems using innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology, providing first-line technical support to resolve production issues and improve factory throughput.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the first technical point of contact for production disturbances and unblock production issues.

+ Find structural solutions to prevent recurrence of production issues.

+ Process defective material for engineering evaluation to determine the path forward.

+ Modify shop orders to enable continuous production execution.

+ Develop and improve troubleshooting documentation for production test hardware.

Essential Skills

+ 3-8 years of experience in a relevant field.

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Optics, or Optical Sciences.

+ Familiarity with Low Rate Manufacturing Environments and New Product Introduction.

+ Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.

+ Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, and DMAIC.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

+ Experience with Electrical System Design and Metrology.

+ Experience with Mechanical Design and Failure Analysis.

Nice to Have Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with SAP or similar ERP software.

+ Proficiency in NX Unigraphics or similar CAD software.

+ Experience with Aerospace and/or Optical Manufacturing.

+ Proficiency in Python Programming Language.

+ Experience with Fiber Optic Systems.

+ Familiarity with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision

+ 401(k)/Roth

+ Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

+ Short and long-term disability

+ HSA & DCFSA

+ Transportation benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $78.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.