Avionics Operations Engineer Redondo Beach

Avionics Operations Engineer

Department:

Manufacturing
Employment Type:

Full Time
Location:

Redondo Beach
Compensation:

$140,000 - $205,000 / year
Description

As an

Operations Engineer

at Impulse, you will be responsible for supporting operations in Avionics Manufacturing, including streamlining processes, improving data collection, own factory layouts, and support business initiatives. This is a technical role in a development-heavy environment, requiring execution on aggressive timelines and rapid iterations.
Responsibilities

Own value stream mapping, capacity planning, productions floor layout to optimize material movement and manufacturing process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF active and passive components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs
Develop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking the production process. Define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality
Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase yield
Ensure cleanroom facilities adhere to cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100)
Partner closely with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to transition new avionics products from prototype development to full-scale rate production seamlessly
Leverage MRP and ERP systems, and enterprise system teams, to make system enhancements
Optimize and accelerate existing and novel manufacturing processes
Work with the Avionics Manufacturing team to identify and resolve bottlenecks and pain points
Support manufacturing capital projects, including setting up new facilities, automation efforts and new capability development
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Demonstrate experience in developing and improving manufacturing processes
Extensive experience with ERP and MES systems
Extensive experience with creating dashboards and data visualization systems to track production processes
Experience with Siemens NX
5+ years of demonstrated operations/industrial engineering experience
Preferred Skills and Experience

Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
10+ years' of demonstrated operations experience within aerospace or other high-reliability industry
Experience with manufacturing of electronic or optical hardware
Previous experience working within a start-up
Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the

form of stock options , and access to

medical, vision & dental coverage

as well as

access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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