Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics, Space
Core
Own manufacturing processes for flight computing, guidance and navigation, and radio-frequency avionics assemblies to ensure highest standards of quality and reliability for spacecraft.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics)
Builds
Flight-grade avionics assemblies (PCBA, box-level, integrated units) for spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace/Defense, Avionics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-reliability electronics workmanship standards (IPC-610/620 Class 3, NASA-STD-8739), PCBA processes (SMT, through-hole, screening), box-level assembly (cabling, harnessing, thermal, EMI/EMC), root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA, first article inspection, work instruction authoring, cleanroom/ESD discipline
Preferred skills
Flight avionics manufacturing (computers, GNC, RF front ends), RF/microwave assembly and test, MES/PLM fluency (Foundry, Teamcenter), prototype-to-rate production transition
Technologies
Foundry, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing process development and documentation for flight avionics; Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly into avionics designs before CDR; Specify and qualify assembly tooling, fixtures and test equipment; Own root cause analysis, PFMEA, process validation and first article inspection; Provide hands-on technical support to technicians on the floor; Support design reviews and manufacturing readiness reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC