Avionics Manufacturing Specialist

3 months ago


Hawthorne, United States Astrolab Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionVenturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.    

As an Avionics Manufacturing Specialist you will play a crucial role in the production and assembly of lunar rovers, development and assembly of test systems, and the initial development and continuous improvement of build, integration, and test procedures and processes. 
What you'll do:
  • Provide avionics and electrical system fabrication, assembly, and maintenance support for R&D jobs, field testing campaigns, and flight hardware campaigns 
  • Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes 
  • Handle component and assembly non-conformances and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis 
  • Perform equipment and facilities preventative maintenance 
  • Perform trade studies on capital equipment and tool procurement 
  • Champion 5S and best-in-class safety practices across all areas of the business 
  • Use precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, crimpers, etc. 
  • Use of instrumentation and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc. 
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and other technical documentation  
  • Support on-site and off-site vehicle testing 
Key supporter of these areas:   
  •  Support non-flight vehicles and assets during off-site conferences and events 
  • Development of internal design and construction specifications (specifically wire harness build, rework, and repair). 
  • Flight hardware testing 
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure producibility of avionics designs 
  • Material receiving and processing 

What's Prepared You:
  • Associates degree or 5+ years’ of avionics fabrication and assembly experience 
  • 5+ years of experience working in production, R&D, or test operation environments 
  • Strong and demonstrated understanding of avionics box and harnessing fabrication, repair, rework, and assembly fundamentals 
  • Proficient in electrical and electromechanical assembly and troubleshooting 
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.  
  • Outstanding communication and written documentation skills including use of Microsoft suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) 
  • Ability to work autonomously and determine work priorities to optimize productivity of yourself and the organization 
  • Ability to succeed in a lean, dynamic, and growing startup environment   
  • Preference to candidates who are certified in IPC-J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD 8739.4, and NASA-STD 8739.5. 
  • Preference to candidates with proficiency in Rapid harness or Altium.  
  • Preference to candidates with experience working in a cleanroom environment   
  • Preference to candidates with experience leading an operational team of technicians and/or mechanics (e.g. production, test, military, job shop)   
 Additional Responsibilities  
  • Must be able and willing to periodically travel (i.e. field testing events)  
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs 

Benefits and Perks
  • Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Ownership in the company
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible time off and parental leave
  • On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
  • Flexible work environment


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