Avionics Production Engineer

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Production Engineer to enhance spacecraft systems. The candidate will develop and optimize production processes for avionics and related hardware, working directly with engineers and supporting production. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and relevant manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, or related field.
• Years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems.
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration, and data management controls.

Responsibilities

• Support setup and scaling of spacecraft avionics manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop work instructions for avionics subsystems assembly and testing.
• Directly support production to ensure efficient build of avionics hardware.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace systems

Hands-on hardware experience

Process improvements

Engineering standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering field

Tools

PLM systems

MES

Calibration equipment

Job description

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands‑on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As an Avionics Production Engineer you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize the production processes for avionics, electrical, and software‑loaded hardware across multiple vehicle types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft avionics manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
• Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of avionics subsystems including flight computers, power systems, RF/communications hardware, harnesses, and related ground support equipment and tooling.
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of avionics hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
• Generate and resolve non‑compliance reports for avionics hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration and certification of electrical ground support equipment including bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, cable testers, and functional test equipment.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of avionics hardware manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, process flows, and test procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, or related field.
• Years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration, and data management controls and systems.
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
• Experience with working hands‑on hardware and fabrication methods.
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft avionics components (e.g., flight computers, IMUs, power distribution units, RF systems, cable harnesses).
• Direct experience in spacecraft electrical integration, with an emphasis on harness routing, connector interface control, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Background in spacecraft avionics functional, environmental, and qualification testing (thermal‑vacuum, EMI/EMC, vibration).
• Experience with software loading, firmware configuration, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop test processes.
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities.

COMPENSATION

• Senior Production Engineer: $120,000–$165,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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—Bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.