Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

$120k–$160k + benefits

San Francisco, CA (On-site, relocation supported)

We’re a YC-backed aerospace startup developing long-endurance airborne systems operating in demanding environments. We’re scaling production rapidly and are building out our manufacturing capability to support growing deployment of complex hardware platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop manufacturing tooling, assembly processes, and test fixtures for vehicle and avionics hardware
• Work closely with design engineers to improve designs for manufacturability and production readiness
• Create and maintain assembly procedures, documentation, and production test plans
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot flight hardware when required
• Support rapid production scale-up in a fast-paced hardware startup environment

You Should Have:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot electronic systems
• Hands-on experience with soldering, electronics assembly, and hardware testing
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. OpenHTF, Pytest)
• Comfortable owning manufacturing processes with a high level of autonomy

Bonus:

• Experience with supply chain management or PCBA contract manufacturing
• Experience working with lightweight or advanced materials
• Startup experience or comfort working in small, independent teams
• Background in aerospace, avionics, or complex hardware systems

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary + full benefits
• 401k and unlimited PTO
• 100% health, dental, and vision coverage
• Relocation fully covered
• Daily catered lunch & fully stocked office kitchen
• Commute/parking stipend or proximity benefit if relocating nearby

Apply:

Email paolo.melacrinis@searchability.com . Exceptional candidates from unconventional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics, Aerospace, Hardware Manufacturing, Electronics Assembly, Test Automation, YC Startup

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