Manufacturing/Production Engineer - Space Electronics

Iris Technology Corp • Irvine, CA

1d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing/Production Engineer supports the development and delivery of space electronics hardware, including Focal Plane Interface Electronics (FPIEs) and Cryocooler Control Electronics (CCEs). This position owns the development and maintenance of Travelers and Buildbooks, supports production and test activities, and ensures compliance with AS9100 processes throughout manufacturing operations. The position provides hands-on support in the laboratory and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to improve manufacturing processes and support successful builds of flight hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or production engineering within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, electronics integration, and test environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining production documentation, including Travelers, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), Buildbooks, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive training materials and effectively implement training programs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of manufacturing processes and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with space electronics or flight hardware programs.
• Familiarity with non-conformance management systems and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and compliance tracking tools.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes in an organization without extensive automation or MES infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Travelers and Buildbooks for production builds and testing activities.
• Define, update, and optimize build and test procedures as manufacturing processes evolve.
• Enforce AS9100 process requirements during production and ensure compliance with established manufacturing documentation.
• Provide hands-on laboratory support during assembly, integration, and testing operations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Program Management to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, process consistency, and compliance.
• Interface with Design Engineering to provide feedback related to manufacturability and testability.
• Support the resolution of vendor-related issues that impact production schedules or manufacturing processes.
• Develop scalable manufacturing documentation and compliance processes as the organization grows.
• Develop comprehensive training materials and implement training programs to support manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong focus on product quality, process compliance, and successful delivery of flight hardware.
• Exercise stop-work authority when non-conformance, process deviations, or other conditions may compromise product quality, safety, or regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Flexible education benefits
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility
• Paid Time Off (vacation and personal) accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year
• Five (5) sick days per year
• Long Term Disability – paid by employer after eligibility
• Life Insurance – paid by employer after eligibility
• Supplemental Life Insurance – offered after eligibility
• Dental care – group plan offered after eligibility
• Vision care – group plan offered after eligibility
• Health care – 80% of the premium HMO plan allowed towards plan of your choosing (after eligibility)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered after eligibility
• Discretionary bonus based on company performance and the achievement of revenue goals.

What This Job Offers

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