Avionics Technician Manager

YOUR MISSION

As the Avionics Technician Manager on the Production and Test team, you will lead and develop a team of avionics technicians responsible for the assembly, integration, and test of spacecraft electrical systems. You will drive execution across hardware builds, set the standard for workmanship and process discipline, and partner closely with engineering, quality, and operations to scale production and deliver mission-ready hardware. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Team Leadership: Hire, develop, and manage a team of avionics technicians across skill levels. Set clear expectations, provide hands-on mentorship, and build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and velocity. 

• Production Execution: Own daily build schedules and technician assignments to meet hardware delivery milestones. Identify and remove blockers, drive accountability, and maintain flow across avionics assembly, integration, and test operations. 

• Process Development and Improvement: Partner with engineering and quality teams to develop and refine work instructions, traveler documentation, and assembly processes. Champion continuous improvement to reduce build time, defect rate, and rework. 

• Quality and Workmanship: Enforce IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards across the team. Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for nonconformances and drive closure. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface between the avionics technician team and engineering, quality, and program management. Communicate build status, risks, and resource needs clearly and proactively. 

• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment and ensure the team adheres to ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols. Hold the line on process compliance without compromising schedule. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Technical degree or certification in avionics, electronics, or a relevant field 

• Significant hands-on experience in aerospace avionics assembly, integration, and test 

• Proven experience leading or supervising technician teams in a production environment 

• Deep proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions 

• Experience driving RCCA and nonconformance resolution 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

PREFERRED SKILLS 

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 certification 

• Experience scaling avionics production operations at a spacecraft or launch vehicle company 

• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems for production tracking 

• Background in automated test equipment and GSE integration 

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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