Firefly Space Systems

Avionics Production Supervisor

Firefly Space Systems$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in multiple manufacturing processes, such as wire processing and soldering.
  • Experience in developing shop procedures and work instructions.
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
  • Safety-oriented with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a production team to ensure timely and quality aerospace product delivery.
  • Coordinate resources and resolve issues for production objectives.
  • Manage effective shift handovers for seamless communication.
  • Conduct pre-shift checks and support end-of-shift reviews for transitions.
  • Provide leadership during nights and weekends as needed.
  • Monitor operations for compliance and problem resolution.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

  • Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
  • Parental leave options for new parents.
  • Educational reimbursement for personal development.
  • Short term disability coverage available.
  • Flexible PTO options to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The Avionics Production Supervisor provides leadership and oversight in the manufacture of electrical component assemblies including cable harnesses and avionics subsystems. This role ensures production teams meet quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements while coaching and developing technicians to achieve high performance. The Supervisor works closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and Supply Chain partners to coordinate shift execution, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production area. This position will sit in our electronics manufacturing facility in Cedar Park, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.
  • Support assigned shift by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.
  • Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.
  • Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.
  • Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.
  • Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.
  • Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.
  • Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.
  • Approve PTO and timecards; manage technician schedules to support production objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.
  • Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
  • Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • 4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years' experience in multiple manufacturing processes, including: experience with wire processing, harness testing, connector termination, soldering and crimping.
  • Experience developing and improving shop procedures and work instructions.
  • Strong technical aptitude.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
  • Safety- and compliance-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to provide on-site support for your assigned shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work performed in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements (safety glasses, gloves, respirators as needed).


Desired
  • Experience leading teams in an aerospace or space production environment.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
  • Certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC J-STD-001.


Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

About Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
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