Senior Integration Build Engineer

About Portal

Portal Space Systems is on a mission to expand humanity’s freedom of movement in space. We’re building the spacecraft that makes that mission possible. From our Bothell, WA headquarters, we design vehicles with the maneuverability, resilience, and adaptability needed for the next era of orbital operations. Every system we build is in service of a simple idea: space should be more accessible, responsive, and capable. Joining Portal means stepping into a team that believes in bold engineering, fast iteration, and the power of small groups to change what’s possible. If you want your work to directly shape the future of in-space mobility, join us.

Position Summary

The Senior Integration Build Engineer is responsible for the integration of the satellites and integrated functional testing of the satellite through to launch. Details include working closely with the design and analysis teams on design trades and development, partnering in responsibility with the design engineers for the qualification of the satellites, and responsibility for developing the tooling, build processes, and test processes for integration of the satellite. The role includes travel to support launch site activities for the satellites and other necessary offsite integration activities.

Core Responsibilities

Satellite Integration

• Design and implement tooling in support of satellite integration and testing
• Develop repeatable processes for building and testing
• Lead quality control and issue resolution of satellite integration
• Author procedures, specifications, and work instructions
• Launch Site support for new spacecraft builds

Satellite Development

• Collaborate on the satellite design with the design engineering team, supporting development testing and design for manufacturability
• Review and create engineering drawings, analyze test results and defects, and develop and implement test plans in partnership with the design engineering team
• Work in conjunction with the design engineering team to successfully build and test development articles and qualification assemblies

What You Bring To Portal

• Efficient and technical issue resolution, using experience and technical resources to resolve immediate issues and prevent reoccurrence
• Experience working in manufacturing execution systems and manufacturing processes
• Experience working on spacecraft and the technical requirements unique to space products, such as cleanliness standards, ESD requirements, and material compatibility in extreme environments
• Experience with spacecraft integration and testing satellites at a final, integrated level
• Efficient and clear communication via written and verbal methods
• Collaborates with other teams and groups, driving company goals forward across the organization
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet company near and long-term objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, spacecraft, high-reliability hardware, advanced manufacturing, or a similar hardware development environment that included assembling, integrating, troubleshooting, or testing complex mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware.
• Experience designing tooling from concept through 3D modeling, fabrication, and implementation
• Experience in writing manufacturing procedures, work instructions, build documentation, maintaining configuration control, nonconformance management, manufacturing change control, and hardware traceability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years in spacecraft manufacturing, testing, and design
• Ability to author, read, and interpret engineering drawings/GD&T, electrical and fluid schematics, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Direct experience taking a product from initial brainstorming through development, qualification, and manufacturing
• Experience developing schedules and plans for development and qualification of a satellite product, coordinating the schedule across teams, and leading diverse skillsets to achieve success
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing, tooling, and process development
• Experience with automating processes and tests, removing quality screens through process control, and driving design changes for manufacturing purposes
• Experience with spacecraft integration to launch vehicles, working at launch sites, and working with rocket launch providers
• Experience with mechanical assembly processes including fastener installation, torque application, bonding, staking, cable/harness installation, and precision component installation.

Pay Range - $120K - $200K

Compensation and Benefits

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

At Portal, your base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company equity at an exciting time of company growth as well as potential bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage (premiums paid by Portal 100%), access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid parental leave, you may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 12 or more paid holidays per year as well as sick time.

ITAR Statement

This position may involve access to technical data and defense-related materials controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled items requires that candidates be U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals as defined by U.S. law. Employment is contingent upon verification of ITAR eligibility and, where applicable, obtaining any required export authorization or license.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.