ispace, inc.

Production Manufacturing Engineer

ispace, inc.  •  Englewood, CO (Onsite)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.

With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.

Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.

ispace-US is seeking an experienced Production Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing Production team. Reporting to the Assembly Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and assist new hardware development in the early design phase, providing critical design for manufacturability input and supporting testing of these assemblies, while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/production.

Key Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related discipline.
  • Minimum Five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function within a high detail manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working in collegiate project teams (e.g. Formula SAE, Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and/or professional experience Professional experience with instrumentation and data acquisition (e.g. SPICE, SQL, and/or National Instruments hardware)

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
  • Design software experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred)
  • 3 Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
  • Experience conducting mixed pressure pneumatic test operations
  • Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, with an emphasis on fluid and propellant systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of operations, engineering and quality.
  • Strong level of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO, AS9100 and quality control standards.
  • Ability to work with a team along with providing guidance to drive improvements towards process efficiency.
  • Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion components (e.g., thrusters, valves, tanks, feed systems, environmental control units).

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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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. Learn more about the ITAR .here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

ispace, inc.

About ispace, inc.

ispace, a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our planet. Expand our future.”, specializes in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. Toward that vision, we aim to build an economic zone between the Earth and the Moon (cislunar) through the commercialization of lunar surface development.

In 2022, we launched our first mission to the Moon. It was the culmination of years of hard work and our first step towards extending human life into outer space. Mission 2, launched in 2025, was the second and final mission of the HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program and featured the RESILIENCE lunar lander carrying the TENACIOUS micro rover, navigating deep space and entering lunar orbit before attempting to land on the Moon. With the completion of the R&D Phase, ispace moves forward, taking the lessons learned from Mission 1 and Mission 2, and transitioning into its “Early Commercialization Phase" with Missions 3 & 4 currently in development.

ispace has business entities in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States with more than 300 employees worldwide.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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