Head of Production

They say the best deployable is no deployable, but we believe large deployable mechanisms are the future for large infrastructure in space. At Beyond Reach Labs, we are designing and building the largest deployable structures ever flown to space. As an engineering-driven organization, you will be at the forefront of the company's key technology development. To make this possible, our deployables need to move from hand-built prototypes to a repeatable, qualified production line. As Head of Production, you will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading the production of our deployable structures, from the first qualification and flight units to production at volume. You will be entrusted to build the shop, processes, and team from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: - Build and Integration: - Own the assembly, integration, and acceptance of qualification and flight units, from parts kitting through delivery. - Write the work instructions, travelers, and inspection points our hardware is built to. - Set up the shop layout, tooling, fixtures, and cleanliness and ESD controls for flight hardware. - Quality and Process: - Establish nonconformance, disposition, and as-built record processes. - Partner with design engineers on design for manufacturing and assembly before drawings release. - Drive yield, cycle time, and cost improvements as volumes grow. - Supply Chain and Team: - Build and qualify a supplier base for machined parts, cables, coatings, and composites, and manage long-lead items. - Hire, train, and lead our production technicians. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. - 4+ years of experience building spaceflight, launch vehicle, or similar high-reliability hardware. - Experience taking at least one product from prototype to repeatable production. - Experience writing work instructions, travelers, and nonconformance processes for flight hardware. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience standing up a production team or facility from zero. - Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems. - Experience with deployable mechanisms, solar arrays, or cable-tensioned structures. - Supplier development experience for precision machining, composites, or coatings. - Project management experience for hardware builds. Additional Requirements: - Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones. - Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.