Production Engineer

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Engineer to support missile defense programs. The role involves auditing designs, processes, and assembly records to ensure items meet approved baselines and flight-worthiness requirements.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a STEM field and at least seven years of experience with DoD programs, strong knowledge of AIAA S-113, and the ability to interpret complex technical documents for government program leadership and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM required with 7+ years in missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Strong knowledge of AIAA S-113 and related launch/flight vehicle criteria.
• Ability to interpret drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing instructions to verify build integrity.

Responsibilities

• Audit designs, drawings, processes and records to ensure items meet baseline specs and flight-worthiness.
• Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess ordnance, pyrotechnic devices, and subsystems.
• Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR to support mission assurance and flight test readiness.
• Review MRB dispositions and oversee FRBs to implement CAPAs.
• Review QTPs/ATPs and witness critical testing events on-site as required.
• Lead IPT meetings with suppliers to align schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

AIAA S-113

Technical writing

IPT leadership

DoD standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

ECOs/ECPs review

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Production Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items are built strictly to approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements.

• ApplyAIAA S-113(and related space/launch vehicle standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical/propulsion subsystems across all design and production phases.

• Participate in technical baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR), ensuring objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria before moving to integration and flight test.

• Evaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, deviations, and waivers. Oversee Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to determine root cause and ensure proper corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented.

• Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and corresponding test results. Serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as required.

• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners to maintain rigorous schedule alignment, track deliverables, and drive rapid technical problem resolution.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM Field with a minimum of seven (7) years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.

• Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application ofAIAA S-113(or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents).

• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of defending engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.

• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering.

• Direct experience supporting MDA programs (e.g., Targets and Countermeasures, GMD, THAAD, Aegis BMD).

• Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices (EEDs), solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.

Equal Opportunity:

Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.