Avionics Build Specialist

• Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists to fabricate and assemble high-quality wire harnesses
• Respond to production-related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation), drive root cause analysis, and disposition according to manufacturing policies while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Update designs and processes when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, system requirement changes, and technician feedback
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability and provide constructive feedback to design engineering teams
• Establish safety protocols and testing procedures, including hands-on work to operate and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Identify and drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve yields, and optimize product flow through the factory
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures and tooling to support production
• Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
• Resolve production blockers, and ensure product quality and delivery timelines
• Respond to production related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation); drive to root cause, and disposition according to manufacturing policies
• Drive efforts to uncover and document root-cause of electrical failures

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 1+ years of professional electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics or electronics hardware
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Basic understanding of pressure, temperature and dynamic sensors, and their applications
• Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
• Ability to design and document test systems and wiring diagrams
• Ability to design basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
• Ability to set up and run functional and environmental tests, and to identify failures and report results
• Knowledge of DAQ systems along with the various sensors and measurement tools associated
• Experience in harness design and construction with ability to build and repair and knowledge of procedures, tools, connectors, wire/cable, and parts used
• Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, and/or other languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work night shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to travel for business trips, up to 5%, to different launch or production sites
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.