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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring Harnesses
$93K–$171K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2025
- Experience
- 5+ years; aerospace or avionics industry experience preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and improves manufacturing processes for avionics systems and wire harnesses used in human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Partner with design teams to improve manufacturability and assembly; create manufacturing plans, procedures, and work instructions.
- Optimize processes and equipment, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
- Coordinate with suppliers and quality teams, and assemble, integrate, and test avionics systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or avionics industry.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends for critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX); familiarity with IPC standards.
- Hands-on avionics testing and troubleshooting; knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Pay
$93,480 - $132,696 USD (base salary); $120,540 - $$171,108 USD (base salary); $93,000 — $171,108 USD (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, IPC standards, Six Sigma
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