Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

5 days ago

Hawthorne, California, United States Astrolab Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Astrolab. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes for avionics systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the timely build and test of various rover subassemblies, subsystems, and final vehicle integration activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop fabrication, assembly, integration, and test processes for avionics systems.
  • 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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