Supervisor, Environmental Testing (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States. Full-time position on the first shift, with possible overtime or weekend work to support critical mission milestones. The role requires eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information as a U.S. person or through deemed export licensing.

Salary: $96,760–$137,352 per year in California, plus equity and benefits.

Company

Develops commercial space stations, satellite products, and space infrastructure for human presence, research, manufacturing, and future lunar and Martian missions.

What you will do

• Organize, prioritize, and communicate daily development and manufacturing assignments for a technician team.
• Lead work and safety culture, train and onboard technicians, and support daily team execution.
• Set up and perform vibration and shock testing for avionics systems, including operation of electrodynamic shakers.
• Support avionics manufacturing improvements focused on efficiency, quality, cost, waste reduction, and production throughput.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with quality assurance teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and quality-control processes.
• Maintain laboratory and workshop infrastructure, including tools, consumables, cleanliness, technical drawings, and work instructions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, preferably aerospace.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing or guiding teams.
• At least 3 years of experience performing vibration and shock testing.
• Manufacturing experience within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX and manufacturing documentation including standard operating procedures and work orders.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, communication, collaboration, and attention-to-detail skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan.
• ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.