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About the role

Tomorrow.io is seeking an Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) Lead to build and scale manufacturing capability for next-generation spacecraft and payloads. You will lead development of production processes and integration strategies while managing a team responsible for assembling and integrating flight hardware. Working across engineering, quality, and operations, you will establish the production foundation that enables reliable, repeatable delivery of spacecraft for the weather observation constellation.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians responsible for assembly, integration, and test of spacecraft hardware.
• Develop integration strategies and manufacturing processes for efficient assembly and integration of satellite subsystems.
• Build and maintain production schedules supporting spacecraft production and integration while balancing quality, cost, and resource constraints.
• Partner with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure successful hardware delivery.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve production standards and processes including contamination control, ESD practices, work instructions, nonconformance management, inventory coordination, and engineering change implementation.
• Drive spacecraft integration readiness through continuous improvement of production workflows, documentation, and operational processes.
• Identify manufacturing and integration risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support resolution of technical and production challenges.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement while scaling Tomorrow.io's spacecraft manufacturing capability.

What you bring

• 15 or more years of experience in Assembly, Integration & Test, manufacturing engineering, or integration of complex aerospace, satellite, or similarly sophisticated hardware systems.
• Experience leading technical teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing integration plans, manufacturing processes, and spacecraft test plans from concept through production and verification.
• Strong understanding of standard spacecraft operations including clean room, contamination control, ESD practices, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Experience managing production schedules, engineering changes, nonconformance resolution, and configuration management throughout the hardware lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ERP systems, and production planning tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent change while maintaining velocity in a development environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality hardware while managing risk and balancing program objectives.
• Hands-on leadership style with passion for building scalable manufacturing capabilities, enabling mission success, and cultivating leadership.

Compensation and benefits

Anticipated salary range is $190-230k, subject to local market and candidate skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off, and relocation assistance may be offered.

Requirements

This position requires access to technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and protected individuals unless and until required licenses are obtained.