Sr. Manager of Avionics Manufacturing

EnduroSat•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$180,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

EnduroSat Inc. is hiring a Manager of Avionics Manufacturing to lead the build and test of avionics systems for its satellite platforms. The position leads the Avionics Manufacturing team and oversees assembly builds, fabrication, and functional testing. It is a full-time, exempt, on-site role based at the company’s Carson, California facility, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test.

Requirements

Track record leading a high-performing avionics manufacturing team in aerospace or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in avionics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience manufacturing within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
At least 3 years managing, mentoring, and developing a team.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. The stated categories include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees or refugees with granted status.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing, and assembly techniques.
CAD experience, such as Siemens NX, for design review.
Experience authoring manufacturing documentation, such as SOPs and work orders.
Familiarity with IPC standards and related regulations.
Strong root-cause problem-solving skills.
Hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Lead the Avionics Manufacturing team, overseeing assembly builds, fabrication, and functional testing.
Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability and assembly of avionics components, wire harnesses, and batteries.
Own and coordinate Bills of Materials for avionics assemblies and components.
Support Responsible Engineers with failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost.
Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions.
Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components; review and approve supplier processes.
Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing according to engineering specifications.
Participate in design reviews, contributing input on manufacturability and reliability.
Partner with quality assurance to establish rigorous quality control processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line.
Meet production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.