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Northwood Space is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions including national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. The company designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems with a vertically integrated approach.
The Production Supervisor will lead a team of integration technicians responsible for building, integrating, and testing parabolic and phased-array antenna systems for ground-based satellite communications. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and production management responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading day-to-day activities for integration technicians, assigning work based on production priorities, material availability, and team capacity to meet quality and delivery requirements
- Providing hands-on guidance for mechanical and electromechanical assembly, precision alignment, structural integration, and verification of antenna systems
- Hiring, training, coaching, and developing technicians with clear expectations for workmanship, productivity, safety, and accountability
- Partnering with Engineering and Quality to troubleshoot build issues, resolve nonconformances, and translate prototype lessons into standardized work instructions and repeatable assembly processes
- Tracking build progress, production output, and quality trends; communicating risks and coordinating with Supply Chain and production planning to resolve shortages and blockers
- Maintaining safe, organized work areas and accurate build records while coordinating technician support for domestic and international ground station installations and deployments
The role is particularly focused on transitioning the company from development builds to repeatable production, establishing consistent assembly processes, and developing a skilled technician team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of hands-on mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly and integration experience in a hardware manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of experience leading technicians or production teams as a supervisor, team lead, or equivalent, including work allocation, training, and performance feedback
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical specifications and guide others in their application
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, torque tools, fasteners, and precision measurement equipment, with strong attention to alignment, fit, and workmanship
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot assembly issues, coordinate across technical teams, and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced hardware development or production environment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support hardware installation, integration, and team activities
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or eligible to obtain required ITAR authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience helping transition complex hardware from prototype development to repeatable production, including establishing standard work and improving throughput
- Experience with antenna systems, RF hardware, satellite communications equipment, or similarly complex aerospace or electromechanical products
- Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lean manufacturing practices
- Technical training, trade school education, or equivalent practical experience, with familiarity using ERP, MES, or digital work instruction systems to manage production and build traceability
