AVIONICS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER- DIRECT
Job Description
We are seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (ME) level I, II, or Sr to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles electrical and avionics systems; as a ME you will be responsible for the following:
Work Instructions, detailed documentation to be released to the electrical shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling.
Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step
Ability to identify alternate part numbers
Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (Section Views, Detail Views, flag notes, etc.)
Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts
Electrical manufacturing engineering processes to define current practices
Electrical manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (Shop)
Aerospace Industry Standards implementation
Desktop and Shop Aid documentation to support current workflows
Liaison engineering support in the electrical shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand
Explain electrical manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and Aerospace industry standards
Redline released engineering documentation
Source and purchase electrical components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for Shop support (Shop setup activities, tooling, etc.)
Evaluation of a broad range of technical data, interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s).
Analyze and verify all the engineering requirements are met to estimate time of fabrication and producibility between the margins of cost and schedule
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Create work instructions to fabricate, install or modify electrical and/or avionics subsystems
Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort
Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments.
Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
Troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues
Develop test plans and procedures, as required
Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required
Support Avionics design effort, as required
Contribute to Shop layout, set up and improvement efforts, as required
Regular and comprehensive communication to leadership
Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
Travel, as needed, to support the department
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)
Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes
Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
Experience with the creation of shop work instructions
Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types
Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation and best practices
Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Complex aerospace system development
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Security clearance
Required Skills:
Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
Familiarity with 3D CAD
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Skills:
Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
Labview
Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Level I ($83,000-$120,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Level II ($98,100-$128,700): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Sr Level ($117,000-$153,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Staff Level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
Travel, as needed, to support the department, travel estimated to be <5%
Job Location: MOJAVE, CA
Rate: OPEN
Per Diem: NO
Overtime: YES
Duration: LONG TERM
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 03/24/2026
Attention: Kimberly Wade
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: kimberly.wade@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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