Production Engineer in Huntsville

Energy Jobline ZR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. You will audit designs, processes, and assembly records to ensure flight-worthiness and compliance with baseline specifications.

Responsibilities include applying AIAA S-113 and related standards to propulsion and pyrotechnic systems, leading IPT meetings, reviewing QTPs/ATPs, and supporting mission assurance through SRR/DRR reviews. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance required.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with 7+ years in DoD/ missile defense programs.
• Experience interpreting drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; able to defend assessments to leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items meet baseline specifications and flight-worthiness.
• Apply AIAA S-113 (and related standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic systems, and propulsion subsystems across design and production phases.
• Participate in baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) ensuring evidence supports mission criteria before testing.
• Evaluate MRB dispositions, deviations, waivers, and oversee FRBs to implement CAPAs.
• Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and test results; witness critical testing on-site as required.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners for schedule alignment and rapid problem resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AIAA S-113 experience

Engineering design interpretation

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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.




• Apply AIAA 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 of AIAA 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. and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.




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

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 , , , marital status, , , , veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental , , or any other reason prohibited by law.