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# Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Tiberius Aerospace Inc.

- **Company:** Tiberius Aerospace Inc.
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ
- **Compensation:** $140k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-03-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tiberius/13a54475-c419-488a-a592-c4e376bc27b4

## Job description

## About Tiberius Aerospace

Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company committed to delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for our customers. We specialize in mission-critical technology services for government and private sector customers, ensuring excellence in aerospace systems design, performance, and compliance.

Position Overview Tiberius is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help design, scale, and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced aerospace and defense systems. This role will provide deep technical expertise in manufacturing strategy, production systems, and industrialization as the company transitions products from development into scalable production. The Manufacturing SME will work closely with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, production processes are efficient and reliable, and manufacturing operations meet strict quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth organizations.

## What You’ll Do

Provide technical leadership in manufacturing processes and production system design Support transition of products from engineering development into production Develop and optimize manufacturing workflows, tooling strategies, and production processes Partner with engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies Support supplier selection and manufacturing partner engagement Analyze production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives Develop documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards

Technical & Manufacturing Leadership Responsibilities Define scalable manufacturing strategies for complex aerospace systems Advise engineering teams on materials, tolerances, and manufacturability constraints Support development of prototypes, pilot builds, and early production runs Develop manufacturing validation and process qualification procedures Assist in tooling design, process automation, and factory layout planning Implement lean manufacturing principles and operational best practices Support root cause analysis and corrective action for production issues Help establish quality control and inspection processes

Operational & Production Support Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure reliable component sourcing Support vendor qualification and manufacturing partner oversight Assist in developing production forecasts and capacity planning Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing efficiency improvements Support compliance with aerospace and defense manufacturing standards Participate in cross-functional program reviews and production readiness reviews Assist leadership in scaling manufacturing operations as production demand grows

## What You’ll Bring

Essential Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing / Process Engineering Strong background in: -Systems engineering -Manufacturing quality control Hands on experience in incoming and outgoing inspection processes. Set up of change management and audit processes within prime and sub-tier manufacturers and suppliers. Strong experience transitioning products from design to production Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace or advanced hardware systems Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering and supply chain Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments Mechanical Engineering Degree

## Preferred

Electrical engineering background. Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced hardware manufacturing Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and quality systems Experience with composite materials, precision machining, or electronics manufacturing Experience with contract manufacturers and global supply chains Background in production scaling or factory ramp-up Experience implementing manufacturing automation or digital manufacturing systems

## What We’re Looking For

Strong technical authority in manufacturing processes and production systems Ability to bridge engineering design and real-world manufacturing constraints Hands-on mindset with the ability to solve complex production challenges Strong ownership mentality and focus on execution Ability to build scalable manufacturing systems in a rapidly growing company Collaborative approach when working across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams Growth Opportunity This role provides a unique opportunity to help build the manufacturing foundation for a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company. The Manufacturing SME will play a critical role in ensuring that advanced technologies can be reliably and efficiently produced at scale as Tiberius Aerospace continues to grow

Tiberius Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact jpetrina@tiberius.com for assistance. Tiberius Aerospace Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

## About Tiberius Aerospace Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defense technology company developing advanced weapons systems—including supersonic ramjet munitions, guided munitions, and AI-enabled lethality—for the UK, US, and allied nations under a Defense-as-a-Service (DaaS) model.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; $4.5M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with significant operations in Newport Beach, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA)
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Chad Steelberg (Founder), Andy Baynes (Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer), Michael Martin (Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, National Security
- **Target customers**: Government and military customers (US, UK, and allied nations); B2G (Business-to-Government) focus
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To serve our nations with Strength, Honor, and Purpose - forging the systems that defend freedom and shape the future of defense."

## Products & Services
- **SCEPTRE**: A flagship program focused on guided munitions and advanced missiles, designed for precision and scalability.
- **GRAIL**: An AI-enabled lethality and autonomous platform program, involving software products for next-generation defense systems.
- **LAB**: Tiberius's continuous innovation engine that separates R&D from manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration and sovereign scalability.
- **DAAS (Defense-as-a-Service)**: The company's core operating model—a radically different approach that decouples R&D from production to allow faster adaptation, cost-effective lethality, and continuous evolution of systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: $4.5M in total funding (Seed Round, October 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 4 investors participated in the Seed round (names not publicly listed); key partnerships with US and UK allied governments.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **366.7% year-over-year** to 21 employees; actively hiring across multiple engineering and operations roles; distributed workforce across the US and UK; flagship programs (SCEPTRE, GRAIL) are operational and scaling.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Defense-as-a-Service (DaaS) model**: A unique approach that separates R&D from manufacturing, allowing for rapid iteration, sovereign scalability, and continuous innovation—a stark contrast to traditional prime defense contractors.
- **Speed and adaptability**: Designed for a new era of conflict where speed and cost-effective lethality are critical; the company's ethos is to "adapt faster than emerging threats."
- **AI and software-first mindset**: Leadership and talent come from companies where rapid iteration, software, and AI were the norm; this mindset is applied to hardware and defense systems, creating continuously learning and evolving platforms.
- **Talent acquisition from top defense primes**: Key hires from Raytheon (6 employees), NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other defense tech companies, bringing deep domain expertise.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Scaling the SCEPTRE and GRAIL programs; expanding sovereign manufacturing capabilities for the UK and US; building a continuously learning ecosystem that connects engineers, manufacturers, operators, and governments.
- **Direction for growth**: Global expansion with allied nations; deepening AI and autonomous capabilities; moving from seed-stage to production and deployment at scale.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: A mission-driven environment focused on "difficult problems" with real-world impact at global scale. The company emphasizes that "software can transform hardware" and is building a new model for defense.
- **Remote/Hybrid policy**: Offers remote, hybrid, and on-site work options depending on the role. Many positions are fully remote; engineering roles (e.g., Test Engineer, GNC Engineer) in Tucson, AZ are on-site.
- **Notable perks**:
  - **Equity**: Stock ownership in the company
  - **Medical, Dental & Vision**: 100% employer-paid for employee and/or family
  - **Life Insurance**: 100% employer-paid, 2x salary up to $1 million
  - **401(k)**: Both standard and Roth options available
  - **Unlimited PTO**: At manager's discretion
  - **Paid Parental Leave**: 2 weeks
  - **Sick Leave**: 80 hours annually
  - **Flexible vacation and hybrid/remote schedules**
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), embedded systems, flight performance, CFD, and AI; the team is described as "redefining not just what gets built, but how defense itself is built."

## Sources
1. [tiberius.com - About Us](https://www.tiberius.com/about-us)
2. [tiberius.com - Join Us](https://www.tiberius.com/join-us)
3. [linkedin.com - Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/tiberius-aerospace)
4. [builtin.com - Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/tiberius-aerospace-inc)
5. [jobs.lever.co - Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/tiberius)

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