Hypersonic Avionics Manufacturing Specialist

Castelion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Three weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Castelion is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Specialist in El Segundo to support development and build of advanced flight vehicles. You will work with engineering to execute high-precision electrical builds, refine manufacturing processes, and help mature assembly and integration workflows for research hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong avionics technician experience, hands-on wiring and PCB rework skills, and a track record in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years avionics technician experience
• Experience reading PCBA schematics and execute rework
• Ability to rework 0201 SMD and BGA components in tight spaces
• Experience read wiring harness drawings to build and troubleshoot laboratory and flight articles
• Knowledge of and adherence to IPC-610 and IPC-620
• Proficient with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership

Responsibilities

• Work with avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables
• Construct superior wire cables, perform PCB assembly rework, assemble, and test racks/systems, electro-mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and test equipment
• Create and record testing systems and cable diagrams according to engineer-selected testing gear
• Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality
• Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule
• Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures
• Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes
• Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs
• Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area

Skills

Avionics technician experience

Read PCBA schematics

Rework 0201 SMD and BGA

Read wiring harness drawings

IPC-610/IPC-620 knowledge

Test equipment proficiency

Leadership in projects

Tools

Soldering PCBAs in tight spaces

Test equipment setup/calibration

Atlassian tools: SVN/Confluence/JIRA

Job description

Castelion is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Specialist in El Segundo to support development and build of advanced flight vehicles. You will work with engineering to execute high-precision electrical builds, refine manufacturing processes, and help mature assembly and integration workflows for research hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong avionics technician experience, hands-on wiring and PCB rework skills, and a track record in fast-paced environments.