Firefly Aerospace · 18 hours ago
Avionics Manufacturing Engineer I/II
Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling launch, landing, and operation in space. They are seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to enhance in-house production capabilities, optimize manufacturing processes, and support avionics production from design release to delivery.
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Responsibilities
Support avionics production in all aspects from design release through production delivery by constantly removing blockers and solving problems
Optimize and automate manufacturing and test processes to improve quality and throughput
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions
Resolve non-conformances found in the production process and implement root cause corrective actions
Work closely with the design team to optimize manufacturability and design standardization
Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements by working closely with all stakeholders to prepare business cases
Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist
Support integration, test, and launch operations as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering or equivalent
Experience with electronic box build, battery build, or cable harness build
Self-motivated to implement goals and solve complex problems with little supervision
Hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement through creative problem solving
3+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware (including internships and/or collegiate extracurricular projects)
Effective communication in both technical and non-technical conversations
Preferred
Experience standing up low-volume, high mix production processes and tracking systems
Experience developing manufacturing processes for new types of electronic products
New equipment procurement and process setup
Experience modeling with 3D CAD software
Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and IPC-J-STD-001
Experience creating work instructions and standards for operators
Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
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