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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (All levels)

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$165,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Assembly Line, Avionics, Compensation Management, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Assembly, Electronic Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, Functional Testing, Government, Hardware Administration, Heavy Lifting, Import/Export, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Manufacturing, Production Support, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Schedule Development, Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX), Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, United States Citizen, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Redondo Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description


We are looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer who will own Helios avionics as a product in the manufacturing organization. 

Helios is the kick stage transforming access to MEO, GEO, Cislunar, and beyond. Paired with a medium-lift launch vehicle, Helios provides same day delivery for large payloads from LEO to high-energy orbits — delivering heavy-lift performance at medium-lift costs. 

Leveling will be commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities


  • Own Helios avionics as a product in the manufacturing organization. Serve as program manager both flight hardware and ground support equipment. 
  •  Work with Helios program management to define schedules and deliverables. 
  • Own mechanical assembly of Helios avionics system by working with subject matter experts on the avionics manufacturing team (PCBAs, RF, optics, harnessing, batteries). 
  • Design the manufacturing process and write manufacturing procedures for mechanical assembly of the overall avionics system. 
  • Train and guide technicians building avionics hardware. 
  • Collaborate with design engineers on DFM of Helios avionics. 
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams on quality and long-term reliability. 
  • Ensure the timely delivery of avionics components to Integration. 
  • Provide day-to-day support for the production floor, resolving build issues, updating work instructions, and improving yields. 
  • Support environmental and functional testing in production. 

Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelors' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
  • 3+ years of experience in a program management or project management role leading cross functional teams to deliver complex hardware, preferably in a manufacturing setting. 
  • 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer for electronic or optical hardware 
  • Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and training technicians to build hardware. 
  • Proficient in mechanical design using Siemens NX 

Preferred Skills and Experience


  • M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
  • 6+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics manufacturing. 
  • Experience with setting up and scaling manufacturing lines involving electro-mechanical assemblies. 


Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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