Lead Avionics Manufacturing Engineer
Davron
Hawthorne, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Build your future with bold lunar hardware work and a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and direct impact. In this Lead Avionics Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in Hawthorne, CA, you’ll help define how flight-ready avionics hardware is built as the company scales into a brand-new facility within the next 6–9 months.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Lead Avionics Manufacturing Engineer position include:
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or development of high-reliability electrical or electromechanical hardware
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field
Experience leading engineers and developing manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronics, including process qualification, tooling, and production documentation
Hands-on experience with flight hardware for a flight program, with deep expertise in at least one of wire harnessing, PCBA, or electromechanical integration
Own the full lifecycle of avionics manufacturing: process development, qualification, new product introduction, production ramp, and sustainment
Partner with Responsible Engineers to drive DFM/DFX feedback, participate in design reviews, and shape designs for rate production
Set standards for manufacturing process development, validation, work instructions, and documentation aligned with quality processes and IPC workmanship standards
Root cause production failures and non-conformances, drive corrective actions to closure through MRB, and support vehicle-level failure investigations as needed
Salary: $160,000 - $240,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: 401(k) with company match, PPO health insurance options, dental, vision, mental health support, flexible PTO, parental leave, weekly lunch stipend, and onsite perks.
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LEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | HAWTHORNE, CA | TORRANCE FACILITY | HYBRID | FLIGHT HARDWARE | WIRE HARNESSING | PCBA | ELECTROMECHANICAL ASSEMBLY | IPC | J-STD-001 | IPC-A-610 | IPC/WHMA-A-620
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