Avionics Operations Engineer

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Operations Engineer to support manufacturing, streamline processes, and optimize layouts for electronic and optical hardware. The role is development-heavy, demanding rapid iterations and strict timelines.

You will own value stream mapping, KPI definition, data visualization, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, collaborating with Avionics Design and Test to move prototypes to full production while leveraging ERP/MES systems and cleanroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Extensive experience with creating dashboards and data visualization systems to track production processes.
• Experience with Siemens NX.
• 5+ years of demonstrated operations/industrial engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Own value stream mapping, capacity planning, productions floor layout to optimize material movement and manufacturing process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF active and passive components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs
• Develop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking the production process. Define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality
• Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase yield
• Ensure cleanroom facilities adhere to cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100)
• Partner closely with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to transition new avionics products from prototype development to full-scale rate production seamlessly
• Leverage MRP and ERP systems, and enterprise system teams, to make system enhancements
• Optimize and accelerate existing and novel manufacturing processes
• Work with the Avionics Manufacturing team to identify and resolve bottlenecks and pain points
• Support manufacturing capital projects, including setting up new facilities, automation efforts and new capability development

Skills

Data visualization

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Siemens NX

Job description

Avionics Operations Engineer

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $140,000 - $205,000 / year

Description

As an Operations Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for supporting operations in Avionics Manufacturing, including streamlining processes, improving data collection, own factory layouts, and support business initiatives. This is a technical role in a development-heavy environment, requiring execution on aggressive timelines and rapid iterations.

Responsibilities

• Own value stream mapping, capacity planning, productions floor layout to optimize material movement and manufacturing process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF active and passive components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs
• Develop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking the production process. Define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality
• Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase yield
• Ensure cleanroom facilities adhere to cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100)
• Partner closely with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to transition new avionics products from prototype development to full-scale rate production seamlessly
• Leverage MRP and ERP systems, and enterprise system teams, to make system enhancements
• Optimize and accelerate existing and novel manufacturing processes
• Work with the Avionics Manufacturing team to identify and resolve bottlenecks and pain points
• Support manufacturing capital projects, including setting up new facilities, automation efforts and new capability development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrate experience in developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience with ERP and MES systems
• Extensive experience with creating dashboards and data visualization systems to track production processes
• Experience with Siemens NX
• 5+ years of demonstrated operations/industrial engineering experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
• 10+ years' of demonstrated operations experience within aerospace or other high-reliability industry
• Experience with manufacturing of electronic or optical hardware
• Previous experience working within a start-up

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.