Spacecraft Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Mira Avionics) to lead avionics manufacturing programs for our Mira and Helios vehicles. You will drive program-level oversight, cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and program management to ensure on-time delivery of high-reliability hardware.

Position leveling will be commensurate with experience; the role offers growth in spacecraft production and an opportunity to shape manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of development or manufacturing experience with electronic or optical hardware.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex projects.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resources, and deliverables for avionics programs.
• Primary point of contact for flight hardware and GSE, ensuring clear communication across teams.
• Partner with program management to set delivery schedules and align manufacturing priorities.
• Coordinate engineering, production, supply chain, quality, test, and operations to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product quality and long-term hardware reliability.
• Ensure avionics components are built, tested and delivered on schedule, addressing constraints.
• Provide status updates, lead reviews, communicate risks and mitigations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Delivery planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MS degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Mira Avionics) to lead avionics manufacturing programs for our Mira and Helios vehicles. You will drive program-level oversight, cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and program management to ensure on-time delivery of high-reliability hardware.

Position leveling will be commensurate with experience; the role offers growth in spacecraft production and an opportunity to shape manufacturing