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title: 'Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Neon Aerospace'
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# Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Neon Aerospace

- **Company:** Neon Aerospace
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Compensation:** $110k–$165k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4444665009

## Job description

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Neon Aero is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to work onsite in Irvine, Ca. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead the industrialization of complex mechanical and electromechanical products from early development through production release. This role is a critical bridge between Design Engineering and the factory, ensuring products are manufacturable, repeatable, cost-effective, and ready to scale.

You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, build plans, work instructions, and production systems while working hands-on with hardware, suppliers, Quality, and Production. As a senior member of a small team, you will be expected to solve complex manufacturing problems independently, influence product design, and help establish the manufacturing standards and capabilities that will support the growth of Neon’s Systems business.

Why This Role Matters:

- Critical interface between Design Engineering and production, ensuring product intent can be executed reliably on the shop floor.
- Directly influences product cost, build quality, cycle time, and readiness to scale.
- Reduces production risk by identifying manufacturability and process issues before they impact rate, quality, or delivery.
- Enables the Systems business to transition efficiently from prototype and qualification builds into repeatable production.
- Strengthens manufacturing capability and operational scalability as product volume and complexity increase.

What you’ll Bring:

- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred; significant relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex hardware development and/or production.
- Experience in Consumer or Commercial Industries is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience taking products from development through production release.
- Deep manufacturing engineering expertise across DFM/DFA, process development, tooling, work instructions, and production readiness.
- Advanced engineering drawing interpretation and GD&T capability.
- Hands-on experience solving shop-floor manufacturing problems and supporting hardware builds.
- Experience with mechanical and electromechanical assembly and multiple scalable manufacturing processes.
- Experience with supplier process development, First Article builds, and production readiness.
- Working knowledge of inspection methods, metrology, process capability, and root cause/corrective action.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain.
- A high-ownership mindset and willingness to stay close to the hardware.

Why Join Us:

- Work alongside elite operations talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
- Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
- Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable, the future of aviation.
- Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable. $110,000—$165,000 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

## About Neon Aerospace

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
- Target customers: B2B – aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, and emerging air vehicle developers (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, space, AI-powered platforms)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Push the boundaries of flight” by uniting electrical, software, and mechanical expertise with trusted partnerships and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence.

## Products & Services
- **Propellers & Rotors**: Lightweight, high-performance composite propellers and rotors for commercial and defense applications, designed using AI-driven tools and certified to DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 standards.
- **Actuators**: Linear actuators and electromechanical actuation systems for positioning, propulsion, and environmental control.
- **Engineering Services**: Full lifecycle support – conceptual design, aerodynamic/vibratory prediction, loads analysis, structural design, tooling, composite fabrication, assembly, ground/flight test, and regulatory compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Post-Series A)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $38.5M (Series A, August 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lockheed Martin Ventures (lead investor, corporate venture capital)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Raised $38.5M in Series A within months of founding
  - Actively hiring across multiple engineering disciplines (14 open positions as of mid-2026)
  - Operating from three locations: Santa Clara, CA (HQ); Irvine, CA; Manchester, CT
  - Building a Tier-1 U.S. supplier position with a backlog of commercial and defense programs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory Expertise**: All products are built for aviation and fully meet DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 certification standards – a critical moat in aerospace.
- **AI-Driven Design**: Proprietary AI tools automate repetitive work, generate design options, and improve with each cycle, producing lighter, stronger, and more affordable products.
- **Startup Agility**: Combines Silicon Valley speed with deep aerospace experience, compressing development timelines and reducing costs without compromising safety.
- **Elite Team**: Leadership includes veterans from Archer, Bell Flight, Bombardier, Supernal, and Google X, bringing proven track records in certifying aircraft and scaling production.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for next-generation aircraft programs (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, defense).
- Deepen partnerships with major OEMs and defense primes (e.g., Lockheed Martin).
- Continue investing in AI-driven design and digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.
- Expand into new verticals including advanced mobility, robotics, and autonomous systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Startup environment that attracts “rare engineering talent” with both regulatory expertise and a drive for rapid innovation. Core values include transparency, challenging convention, moving fast while staying safe, and pursuing excellence.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – roles are based in Irvine, CA and Manchester, CT. No fully remote positions listed; onsite presence expected for hands-on hardware development.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive base salary (e.g., Mechanical Engineer range $110,000–$123,750 USD), equity participation, full health/vision/dental benefits, 401K, and growth opportunities.
- **Team**: Work alongside engineers from Archer, Bell, Bombardier, and other top aerospace firms on real hardware that goes from concept to production.
- **Impact**: Directly contribute to shaping the future of aviation with lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable solutions.

## Sources
1. [neon.aero](https://www.neon.aero/)
2. [PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/1083536-38)
3. [Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace)
4. [MapQuest](https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/neon-aero-inc-799118505)
5. [Greenhouse – Mechanical Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4241556009)

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