Avionics Production Engineer

YOUR MISSION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft avionics manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
• Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of avionics subsystems including flight computers, power systems, RF/communications hardware, harnesses, and related ground support equipment and tooling.
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of avionics hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
• Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for avionics hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration and certification of electrical ground support equipment including bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, cable testers, and functional test equipment.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of avionics hardware manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, process flows, and test procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer engineering or related field.
• Years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
• Experience with working hands-on-hardware and fabrication methods
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft avionics components (e.g., flight computers, IMUs, power distribution units, RF systems, cable harnesses).
• Direct experience in spacecraft electrical integration, with an emphasis on harness routing, connector interface control, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Background in spacecraft avionics functional, environmental, and qualification testing (thermal-vacuum, EMI/EMC, vibration).
• Experience with software loading, firmware configuration, and hardware-in-the-loop test processes.
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:
• Production Engineer 1: $70,000-$95,000
• Production Engineer 2: $80,000-$105,000
• Production Engineer 3: $95,000-$130,000
• Senior Production Engineer: $120,000-$165,000

Equity + Benefits

• including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.
• True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.