Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

Vast • Long Beach, CA

4d • $120,000 - $245,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of avionics assemblies and components for its portfolio of space products, including flight computers, life-support systems, and navigational and communications equipment. Reporting to the Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, this role collaborates with design and test engineers, technicians, suppliers, and quality teams to ensure successful manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of avionics components and wire harnesses. The position is full-time, exempt, and located in Long Beach, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace, avionics, satellite manufacturing, and/or electronic warfare systems.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of avionics, transmitters and radios, navigational equipment, avionics power systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to manage new product introduction.
• Ability to provide effective design-for-manufacturing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly processes for human spaceflight systems and related hardware.
• Support new product introduction and develop manufacturing processes for avionics hardware.
• Sustain legacy products and develop process and product improvements to meet integration timelines and improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for consistent, accurate production.
• Design and implement tooling to improve production, support inspection, and ensure safety.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality avionics components and review and approve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing in accordance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews and provide insights to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality control processes for avionics manufacturing.
• Mentor less experienced team members and collaborate on documentation review and product support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in avionics manufacturing.

Benefits

• Company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including up to 20 or more vacation days for exempt staff and up to 10 or more vacation days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level