About this role
EnduroSat Inc. is looking for a Manager of Avionics Manufacturing, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test, to lead the build and test of avionics systems for our satellite platforms. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in our Carson, CA facility.
Responsibilities
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Lead the Avionics Manufacturing team, overseeing assembly builds, fabrication, and functional testing
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Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability and assembly of avionics components, wire harnesses, and batteries
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Own and coordinate Bill of Materials for avionics assemblies and components
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Support Responsible Engineers with failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations
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Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost
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Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions
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Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components; review and approve supplier processes
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Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing per engineering specifications
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Participate in design reviews, contributing input on manufacturability and reliability
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Partner with quality assurance to establish rigorous quality control processes
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line
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Meet production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
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Minimum Qualifications
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Track record leading a high-performing avionics manufacturing team in aerospace or a related field
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
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7+ years in manufacturing engineering, ideally in avionics, with 3+ years in a leadership role
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Experience manufacturing within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO9001
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3+ years managing, mentoring, and developing a team
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Preferred Skills & Experience
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Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing, and assembly techniques
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CAD experience (e.g., Siemens NX) for design review
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Experience authoring manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work orders)
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Familiarity with IPC standards and related regulations
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Strong root-cause problem-solving skills
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Hands-on testing/troubleshooting experience
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Six Sigma
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Additional Requirements
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Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones
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Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
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U.S. Export Control Compliance Status
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The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees/refugees with granted (not pending) status.
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EnduroSat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.