Manufacturing Engineer, LeoLabs

• This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-performing team
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or hardware development environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting the production of complex electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with at least one CAD tool (e.g., SolidWorks) and one schematic/layout tool (e.g., Altium)
• Working knowledge of DFM principles for PCBAs and machined metal parts
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and vendors
• You must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Desirable

• At LeoLabs, the Hardware Engineering Team designs, develops, manufactures, and deploys the advanced radar systems which provide persistent orbital intelligence to our customers worldwide
• As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a key player in building and scaling our next-generation radar and sensor hardware operating at UHF, S-Band, and other frequency bands
• You will drive the transition from design to production, develop DFM processes, and serve as the technical interface between engineering, LeoLabs’ supply chain team, and our contract manufacturers
• This is a full-time, on-site role based at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, and reports to the Hardware Engineering Manager
• Conduct DFM reviews and provide manufacturing feedback throughout the hardware design process
• Serve as the primary technical interface to contract manufacturers for PCBAs and mechanical components
• Coordinate rework and repair of field-returned radar hardware with the Global Infrastructure team
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure smooth execution of production builds and coordinate proper use of LeoLabs inventory—including CIP assets—during hardware repairs and rework activities
• Develop and document scalable production and assembly processes
• Improve manufacturability, repairability, and production planning frameworks across the radar product line, including feeding design failure analysis back to the engineers
• Within 1 Month, You Will:
• Complete onboarding and gain a foundational understanding of LeoLabs’ mission, products, and teams
• Get familiar with our current manufacturing workflows and in-house rework processes
• Shadow engineers and SCM on current production efforts
• Within 3 Months, You Will:
• Lead DFM reviews for an upcoming radar production run
• Begin taking ownership of technical communication with key contract manufacturers, supply chain management, and hardware teams
• Organize and manage the rework of returned field hardware in partnership with our Global Infrastructure team
• Within 6 Months, You Will:
• Build and formalize production planning processes for future radar builds
• Lead factory readiness for at least one new radar production effort
• Drive improvements in documentation and vendor communication for outsourced assemblies
• Within 12 Months, You Will:
• Take full ownership of multiple hardware production efforts from planning through delivery
• Develop and implement DFM and repair process improvements across the radar product line
• Become a key contributor to the long-term scalability of LeoLabs' hardware manufacturing operations