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# Manufacturing Specialist at Xona Space Systems

- **Company:** Xona Space Systems
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xona-space/ef0d3607-4680-49fe-a352-bedbed15df6c

## Job description

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. (Français ci-dessus) Xona's Manufacturing team is responsible for developing and implementing the processes used to manufacture, assemble, test, and integrate the mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware that goes into our satellites. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help translate product designs into robust, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and external suppliers to develop manufacturing processes for new products, from early prototypes through production. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), process development, tooling, equipment, process validation, and production readiness.

## Responsibilities

- Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities throughout product development.
- Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, equipment, and inspection requirements.
- Support new product introduction, production ramp-up, First Article Inspection (FAI), and process qualification.
- Verify processes meet engineering, quality, and production requirements.
- Design and develop test fixtures, assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, and manufacturing tooling.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and continuous improvements.
- Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, technicians, and suppliers.
- Support equipment selection and the transition of new processes into production.
- Maintain configuration-controlled manufacturing and validation documentation.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with precision manufacturing or Mechanical/electromechanical assemblies.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with FAI, process capability, NPI, Lean Manufacturing, or regulated industries is preferred.
- Familiarity with CNC machining, precision assembly, ERP/MES/PLM systems, and cleanroom or ESD environments is a plus.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ L’équipe de fabrication de Xona est responsable de l’élaboration et de la mise en œuvre des procédés utilisés pour fabriquer, assembler, tester et intégrer les composants mécaniques et électromécaniques de nos satellites. Nous sommes à la recherche d’un Specialist en fabrication pour contribuer à transformer les conceptions de produits en procédés de fabrication robustes, reproductibles et efficaces. La personne titulaire du poste travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les équipes d’ingénierie de conception, de qualité, de chaîne d’approvisionnement et de production, ainsi qu’avec des fournisseurs externes, afin de développer les procédés de fabrication de nouveaux produits, depuis les premiers prototypes jusqu’à la production. Il s’agit d’un rôle pratique axé notamment sur la conception en vue de la fabrication et de l’assemblage (DFMA), le développement de procédés, l’outillage, les équipements, la validation des procédés et la préparation à la production. Responsabilités

- Participer aux activités de conception en vue de la fabrication et de l’assemblage (DFMA) tout au long du développement des produits.
- Développer les procédés de fabrication, les consignes de travail, l’outillage, les équipements et les exigences d’inspection.
- Participer à l’introduction de nouveaux produits, à la montée en cadence de la production, à l’inspection du premier article (FAI) et à la qualification des procédés.
- Vérifier que les procédés répondent aux exigences d’ingénierie, de qualité et de production.
- Concevoir et développer des montages d’essai, d’assemblage et d’inspection ainsi que de l’outillage de fabrication.
- Diagnostiquer les problèmes de fabrication et mettre en œuvre des mesures correctives ainsi que des améliorations continues.
- Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes d’ingénierie de conception, de qualité, de production et de chaîne d’approvisionnement, ainsi qu’avec les techniciens et les fournisseurs.
- Participer à la sélection des équipements et à l’intégration de nouveaux procédés en production.
- Maintenir la documentation de fabrication et de validation conformément aux exigences de gestion de la configuration.

## Qualifications

- Baccalauréat en génie de la production, en génie mécanique, en génie industriel ou dans un domaine connexe.
- Expérience pratique en fabrication de précision ou en assemblage de systèmes mécaniques ou électromécaniques.
- Excellentes aptitudes en communication, en résolution de problèmes et en collaboration interfonctionnelle.
- Une expérience en inspection du premier article (FAI), en analyse de la capabilité des procédés, en introduction de nouveaux produits (NPI), en production à valeur ajoutée (Lean Manufacturing) ou dans un secteur réglementé constitue un atout.
- Une connaissance de l’usinage à commande numérique par ordinateur (CNC), de l’assemblage de précision, des systèmes de planification des ressources de l’entreprise (ERP), des systèmes de gestion des opérations de fabrication (MES), des systèmes de gestion du cycle de vie des produits (PLM) ainsi que des environnements de salle blanche ou protégés contre les décharges électrostatiques (DES) constitue un atout.

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

## About Xona Space Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Xona Space Systems is building Pulsar, a high-integrity positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) constellation in Low Earth Orbit that delivers authenticated, centimeter-accurate services as a resilient alternative to GPS.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C – $170M raised ~April 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Burlingame, California, USA (also offices in Montreal, Canada and London, England)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Brian Manning (CEO), Tyler Reid (CTO), Adrien Perkins (VP of Engineering)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace / Satellite Navigation, Defense & Critical Infrastructure, Autonomous Systems
- **Target customers**: B2B / B2G – enterprise, government, defense, autonomous robotics, construction, industrial IoT, and any application requiring resilient PNT
- **Mission**: “Unlock the potential of tomorrow’s technologies by providing the most robust and accurate navigation and timing services on Earth.”

## Products & Services
- **Pulsar Constellation**: A network of 258 small, software-defined satellites in LEO broadcasting secured, authenticated PNT signals. Offers native user accuracy at centimeter level and is designed to upgrade existing GPS devices via a software update.
- **Pulsar‑Verified Receivers & Simulators**: Certified hardware and test platforms for integrators. Includes reference designs and simulation tools.
- **Time Authentication Service**: A cryptographic layer that validates the origin and integrity of timing signals, providing resilience against spoofing and jamming.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports may exist; no official figure available)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding $327.53M (CB Insights); latest Series C closed ~April 2026 (amount $170M)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (funding specifics unknown). Key partners include Murata (MOU for LEO navigation in industrial applications), the Government of Canada (R&D collaboration to strengthen timing resilience), and the National Research Council of Canada.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Successfully launched Pulsar‑0, the first commercially funded navigation satellite, now in orbit for one year (June 2026).
  - 11+ patents filed (encrypted navigation signals, wireless locating, etc.).
  - Active hiring in Burlingame, Montreal, and London; 828 employees on LinkedIn as of mid‑2026.
  - Collaboration with ISED, NRC, and DRDC to broadcast Canada’s official time signal (UTC(NRC)) from space.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover with a privately funded navigation satellite** – Pulsar‑0 set a precedent for commercial LEO PNT.
- **Authenticated signals** – Cryptographic security native to the signal provides spoofing/jamming resistance unmatched by traditional GPS.
- **Software‑defined satellites** – Rapid constellation scaling and in‑orbit updates at a fraction of legacy system cost.
- **Multi‑national timing broadcast** – Ability to carry multiple official time standards (US, UK, Canada) on a shared infrastructure, creating sovereign resilience for allies.

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation deployment** – Scale from prototype (Pulsar‑0) to a full production fleet of 258 satellites.
- **Ecosystem enablement** – Grow partner network of receiver makers, chipset vendors, and integrators (e.g., Murata, government bodies).
- **Geographic expansion** – Establish a strong presence in Canada (Montreal) and the UK (London) while deepening relationships with allied governments.
- **Defense & critical infrastructure** – Pursue contracts that require autonomous, tamper‑proof PNT for military, aviation, and grid timing.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact** – Work on “a generational technology at startup speed”; decisions are pushed to the people closest to the work. Culture of ownership and rapid iteration.
- **Compensation** – Competitive salary, equity (ownership culture), 401(k) / Roth 401(k).
- **Benefits** – 95% of healthcare premiums covered for US employees (50% for dependents); HSA/FSA options; supportive parental leave (equitable); flexible time off.
- **Workplace** – Burlingame office with catered lunches twice a week, snacks, drinks, coffee. Roles also in Montreal and London (hybrid likely per location, but remote‑first not stated).
- **Culture** – Engineering‑driven, fast‑shipping, collaborative; team includes leaders from industry and academia.

## Sources
1. [xonaspace.com](https://www.xonaspace.com/)
2. [xonaspace.com/careers](https://www.xonaspace.com/careers)
3. [xonaspace.com/mission](https://www.xonaspace.com/mission)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/xonaspace)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/xona-space-systems)

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