Avionics Operations Engineer

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring an Avionics Operations Engineer in Redondo Beach, California, to support operations in avionics manufacturing. The role covers streamlining processes, improving data collection, designing factory layouts and supporting business initiatives. It is a technical role in a development-heavy environment, with work on aggressive timelines and rapid iterations.

Key responsibilities

• Own value stream mapping, capacity planning and production-floor layout to optimize material movement and process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs
• Develop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking production, define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and Kaizen to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste and increase yield
• Ensure cleanroom facilities meet cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100)
• Partner with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to move new products from prototype to full-scale rate production
• Leverage MRP and ERP systems and enterprise system teams to make system enhancements
• Optimize existing and novel manufacturing processes and help the manufacturing team resolve bottlenecks
• Support manufacturing capital projects such as new facilities, automation and new capabilities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated operations or industrial engineering experience
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Preferred: Master's degree, 10+ years of operations experience in aerospace or another high-reliability industry, experience making electronic or optical hardware, and startup experience

Required skills

• Extensive experience with ERP and MES systems
• Extensive experience building dashboards and data visualization systems for production tracking
• Experience with Siemens NX

What we offer

• Pay of $140,000 - $205,000 per year, depending on role, level, location and skills
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan