Manager of Avionics Manufacturing, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test, to lead the build and test of avionics systems for our satellite platforms. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in our Carson, CA facility.
Responsibilities - Lead the Avionics Manufacturing team, overseeing assembly builds, fabrication, and functional testing
- Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability and assembly of avionics components, wire harnesses, and batteries
- Own and coordinate Bill of Materials for avionics assemblies and components
- Support Responsible Engineers with failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations
- Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost
- Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions
- Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components; review and approve supplier processes
- Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing per engineering specifications
- Participate in design reviews, contributing input on manufacturability and reliability
- Partner with quality assurance to establish rigorous quality control processes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line
- Meet production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Track record leading a high-performing avionics manufacturing team in aerospace or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, ideally in avionics, with 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience manufacturing within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO9001
- 3+ years managing, mentoring, and developing a team
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing, and assembly techniques
- CAD experience (e.g., Siemens NX) for design review
- Experience authoring manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work orders)
- Familiarity with IPC standards and related regulations
- Strong root-cause problem-solving skills
- Hands-on testing/troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Six Sigma
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
U.S. Export Control Compliance Status
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees/refugees with granted (not pending) status.
