Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States. The role requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls; candidates must be U.S. persons or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Salary: $93,480–$132,696 for Avionics Manufacturing Engineer I and $120,540–$171,108 for Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II. California pay range: $93,000–$171,108 USD.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and spacecraft to support continuous human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design teams to improve the manufacturability and assembly of avionics components and wire harnesses.
• Develop and optimize avionics manufacturing processes, equipment, assembly procedures, work instructions, and production plans.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for avionics systems.
• Work with suppliers to review and approve manufacturing processes and ensure timely delivery of quality components.
• Establish quality control processes and participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and support reliable production for human-rated space stations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or avionics.
• Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Experience reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation with CAD software such as Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of relevant avionics manufacturing standards and regulations, including IPC standards.
• Ability to work onsite in Long Beach and meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Support for critical mission milestones may require overtime or weekend work.
• Onsite meals, snacks, coffee, drinks, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts and perks.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted is required.