Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer – Principal

Location: Denver, CO

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR/DoW Programs)

About the Role

Astra CoreX, Inc. (ACX) is seeking a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer to lead and develop manufacturing processes and assembly methods that transition ACX designs into reliable, repeatable, mass-producible solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build the Manufacturing & Assembly division within the Engineering Team of ACX.
  • Develop manufacturing plans to build vehicle subsystems and complete launch vehicles.
  • Design and procure tooling and fixtures for prototyping and high-quantity manufacturing.
  • Support prototype builds and development test campaigns.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and implement a supplier management system.
  • Develop and implement quality management plans.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Strong familiarity with GD&T for high-precision aerospace parts.
  • Strong background in developing or procuring production tooling.
  • Familiarity with DFX (Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, etc.).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building aerospace production systems for high-rate or prototype-to-production transitions.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems, supplier management, and production-readiness reviews.
  • Background in composite assembly, fastener installation, bonding, and high-precision fabrication operations.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale tool design, process validation, and operator training programs.
Submit your resume

ACX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at ACX is bonus eligible. ACX is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.