Manufacturing Engineer

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 - without seasonality or the need for batteries. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.

The Role

This role owns the mechanical assembly processes that turn Overview Energy’s satellite designs into flight‑ready hardware. You will define how structural panels, mechanisms, radiators, and major assemblies are built, design the tooling to do it safely and repeatably, and support technicians on the floor to keep builds on schedule and to spec. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience assembling spacecraft or similarly complex mechanical systems and enjoys closing the loop between drawings, fixtures, and real hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical assembly process flows and work instructions for satellite structures, mechanisms, and major subassemblies.
• Design and specify jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and alignment tools to improve safety, repeatability, and build efficiency.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews with design engineering, feeding shop‑floor lessons learned back into mechanical designs and fastener/stack‑up choices.
• Support technicians on the line, resolving fit‑up, tolerance, and interference issues in real time and updating documentation as needed.
• Define in‑process inspections and torque/adhesive/bonding steps; coordinate with quality to ensure workmanship and documentation meet space‑flight standards.
• Track non‑conformances related to mechanical assembly and lead root cause/corrective actions to improve yield and reduce rework.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience in mechanical assembly of spacecraft or complex aerospace hardware.
• 4+ years of experience with mechanical assembly for satellites, spacecraft structures, or high‑reliability aerospace systems.
• Strong proficiency reading mechanical drawings and GD&T, and working with 3D CAD to extract assembly details.
• Demonstrated experience with fasteners, torqueing, bonding, shimming, stack‑ups, and alignment of precision mechanical assemblies.
• Experience creating and maintaining mechanical assembly work instructions and build documentation.
• Comfortable working directly with technicians on the shop floor to troubleshoot build issues.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with composite and metallic space structures, deployable mechanisms, and precision alignment.
• Familiarity with crane/rigging and MGSE related to mechanical assembly and handling of large space hardware.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles (standard work, 5S, waste reduction) in low‑rate, high‑reliability production.

Benefits

We take care of our people. In addition to competitive salary and equity, Overview Energy offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 4 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks sick leave, parental leave, and 401(k) matching. Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

ITAR Requirements

This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent@overviewenergy.com.

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