Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Assemblies
CX2
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 90k-140k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
We are seeking a self starting and innovative Manufacturing Engineer who wants to drive manufacturing initiatives and improvements. You will touch the entire process from DFM and commissioning, through manufacturing ramp and to testing and validation. The ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with hands-on experience in mechanical and electronic assembly production.
Process Innovation
- Conceptualize, develop, and implement processes and improvements to new and existing products
- Analyze production workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce waste, cost, and downtime.
- Develop and document process parameters, SOPs, and quality control standards.
Drone Production Support
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve issues related to electromechanical assemblies and validation, such as mechanical assemblies, CNC machined components, carbon fibre layup, Final assembly and unit testing.
- Facilitate day to day production support of drone production.
- Mentor and guide technicians and engineers to best engineering practices to meet AS9100D ISO9001 defense manufacturing requirements.
- Provide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations.
Tooling & Equipment
- Specify and design tools, jigs, and fixtures to streamline assembly and manufacturing.
- Manage procurement and validation of new equipment, including FAT and SAT.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
- Participate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews during product development.
- Coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure consistent production quality.
Quality and Testing
- Define and create in-process validation and testing processes
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for final drone assembly and mechanical drone components.
- Ensure workplace safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, RoHS).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- A minimum of 2 years' of experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing and assembly in a high-quality industry like Aerospace.
- Familiarity with final assembly of electro-mechanical assemblies such as motors, drone controllers, antenna assembly or similar.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
- Experienced presenter with demonstrated communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work extended hours/weekends for mission critical deadlines.
ITAR Regulations
- To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Bonus Points
- Experience with drone/robotics manufacturing.
- Strong CAD/CAM skills for tooling and fixture design.
- Experience with aerospace production testing, validation and calibration calibration, thermal/vibration testing, or any other sort of validation/acceptance testing prior to shipping strongly preferred.
- Experience commissioning new mechanical assemblies through mid volume production.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, carbon fibre layup, SMT, PCB assemblies or CNC machining preferred.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
- Working knowledge of AS9100D, NADCAP and ISO9001 requirements in defense manufacturing.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
- 401K enrollment at 90 days.
- Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies.
- High levels of responsibility and autonomy.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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90000 - 140000 USD a year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.