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Lead the manufacturing strategy and production execution for autonomous spacecraft systems, owning the transition from prototype to production. Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and infrastructure while partnering with engineering to improve scalability and integration efficiency.
Requires a B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering with over 10 years of experience in high-reliability hardware manufacturing. Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Company Overview
Fortastra designs and delivers resilient, high-performance spacecraft that safeguard critical orbital assets and ensure freedom of action in space. We integrate advanced autonomy, sensing, and control into systems engineered for reliability, speed, and scale. Our culture values simplicity, accountability, and disciplined execution. We expect leaders to think systemically, act decisively, and take ownership of mission outcomes. Aggressive innovation. Disciplined execution. Strength among the stars.
Team / Department
You will lead Fortastra’s Manufacturing function within the Engineering Division, owning production strategy, manufacturing readiness, and hardware build execution across our spacecraft portfolio.
The Role
Fortastra is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead the company’s manufacturing strategy and production execution in support of rapidly developing autonomous spacecraft systems. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building scalable manufacturing capabilities alongside active spacecraft development. You will work closely with engineering to develop production processes, tooling, and integration flows while spacecraft designs are still evolving. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments where manufacturing and product development occur in parallel.
Why Fortastra?
Join a small, high-impact team building the next generation of autonomous orbital control systems for national security space. At Fortastra, leaders own outcomes — from first principles through flight — and directly shape the future of resilient, mission-critical spacecraft autonomy.
'Strength Among the Stars'
Offices: Torrance, CA 90501, US
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