Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

1 week ago

Hawthorne, California, United States Astrolab Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Astrolab, Inc. and support the development of lunar rovers and production processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and implement fabrication, assembly, integration, and test processes for harnessing, batteries, avionics box assemblies, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, and fully integrated rovers.
  • Drive design for excellence (DFx) throughout all stages of the product life cycle.
  • Champion our Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control program and floor implementation.
  • Develop and institutionalize fabrication and assembly standards.
  • Champion implementation of technology, processes, and methodologies to accelerate hardware development, build, test, and operation.
  • Triage and determine solutions for non-conformances.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Hands-on work: fabrication, assembly, test, and integration.
  • Design and own assembly and fabrication tooling from concept through implementation.
  • Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes.
  • Outline detailed project plans and drive cross-functional execution.
  • Perform trade studies on capital equipment and tool procurement.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
  • 5+ years' of experience working in production, R&D, manufacturing engineering, or test operations. Preferred experience with spaceflight hardware; strongly preferred experience with NASA projects.
  • Demonstrated mastery of project management and associated tools.
  • Demonstrated understanding of spacecraft harness construction and harness integration.
  • Demonstrated understanding of EEE piece part management.
  • Deep understanding of industry and NASA avionics standards.
  • Expert in root cause problem solving across the product life cycle.
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Proficiency with CAD modeling software (e.g., NX or SolidWorks).
  • Understanding of DAQ systems, meaningful experience in set-up and troubleshooting, and prior experience in basic coding (LabVIEW, Python, etc.).
  • Understanding of instrumentation and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.
  • Experience with safety regulations and establishing best practices.
  • High proficiency with JIRA, MES/MRP software, and Excel.
  • Working understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
  • Preference to candidates with a working understanding of SMC-S-016 and 017 standard.
  • Preference to candidates with experience in NDE techniques for metallics.
  • Preference to candidates with experience working to tailored versions of NASA Std.
What We Offer
  • 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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