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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (All levels)

Job Description

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We are looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer who will own Helios avionics as a product in the manufacturing organization. 

Helios is the kick stage transforming access to MEO, GEO, Cislunar, and beyond. Paired with a medium-lift launch vehicle, Helios provides same day delivery for large payloads from LEO to high-energy orbits — delivering heavy-lift performance at medium-lift costs. 

Leveling will be commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities

  • Own Helios avionics as a product in the manufacturing organization. Serve as program manager both flight hardware and ground support equipment. 
  •  Work with Helios program management to define schedules and deliverables. 
  • Own mechanical assembly of Helios avionics system by working with subject matter experts on the avionics manufacturing team (PCBAs, RF, optics, harnessing, batteries). 
  • Design the manufacturing process and write manufacturing procedures for mechanical assembly of the overall avionics system. 
  • Train and guide technicians building avionics hardware. 
  • Collaborate with design engineers on DFM of Helios avionics. 
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams on quality and long-term reliability. 
  • Ensure the timely delivery of avionics components to Integration. 
  • Provide day-to-day support for the production floor, resolving build issues, updating work instructions, and improving yields. 
  • Support environmental and functional testing in production. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
  • 3+ years of experience in a program management or project management role leading cross functional teams to deliver complex hardware, preferably in a manufacturing setting. 
  • 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer for electronic or optical hardware 
  • Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and training technicians to build hardware. 
  • Proficient in mechanical design using Siemens NX 
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