Avionics Production Engineer

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

1d•$70,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As an Avionics Production Engineer you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize the production processes for avionics, electrical, and software-loaded hardware across multiple vehicle types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in spacer.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.