About Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic is transforming air travel with Overture, the world’s fastest airliner — optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. Serving both civil and government markets, Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. 

Are you passionate about building the supersonic future? Come join the team and help us make aviation history!

Role Overview

The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to plan and execute the build of XB-1 and to support the design engineering team with design for manufacturing principles through various lenses, including composites fabrication, machining, assembly, and service. Specific tasks will include design review support, internal manufacturing process development, ownership, and coordination of the aircraft build and integration plan.

Responsibilities

• Designing tooling for fabrication and assembly
• Working with engineering to design for manufacturing/assembly and design reviews
• Hands-on work with the shop team to fabricate and assemble tools and the aircraft
• Reviewing models and drawings and approving for manufacturing
• Working with the supply chain to source materials

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2 years of industry experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of composites fabrication and manufacturing of metallic components
• Fully competent in the interpretation of drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Experience in production quality systems
• Proficient user of CAD - SolidWorks, CATIA in support of designing fixtures and tooling for manufacturing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:

• Hands-on working knowledge of laser tracker and measurement arm systems
• Hands-on experience with some or all of the following skill sets: metal fabrication, machining and assembly of metallic components, fabrication and assembly of composite components, electrical system installation, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting the building of experimental or prototype program
• Experience working in both structures and systems disciplines as a Manufacturing Engineer 

Contract Notes

• This is a 6-month contract position and will be on-site in Centennial, Colorado, with the potential to travel to California supporting XB-1 Flight testing.
• Expected term through January 31, 2023.

Compensation:

The Base Hourly Range for this position is $36-42/hour. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives/equity, an open PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing)

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.