Avionics Production Engineer

Trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking an Avionics Production Engineer to develop and optimize production processes for advanced spacecraft. Located in Long Beach, CA, this role demands hands-on engineering to ensure avionics systems succeed in the field.

The position offers competitive pay, ranging from $85,000 to $200,000 based on experience and skills, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, PTO, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer engineering or related field.
• Years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace or defense.
• Experience with PLM, MES, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of spacecraft avionics manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop work instructions for avionics subsystems.
• Drive process improvements in avionics manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing experience in aerospace

Engineering design and testing

Hands-on hardware fabrication methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PLM systems

MES systems

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space‑based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

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 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 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

• Production Engineer 1: $85,000‑$105,000
• Production Engineer 2: $100,000‑$120,000
• Production Engineer 3: $125,000‑$155,000
• Senior Production Engineer: $140,000‑$200,000

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

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

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 — 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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.