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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ EVONA | RF Specialist
Director of Avionics Manufacturing
Long Beach, California
Space Launch | Avionics | High-Rate Manufacturing
Overview:
Join a cutting-edge launch provider pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing and aerospace innovation. As Director of Avionics Manufacturing, you’ll take full ownership of avionics hardware production - from PCBs and harnesses to integrated avionics units - leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver mission-critical systems for next-gen orbital launch vehicles.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll play a key part in scaling from development to high-rate production, helping shape the future of launch vehicle avionics.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end manufacturing and testing of avionics hardware, ensuring full lifecycle readiness from process development to vehicle integration
Manage and grow a cross-functional team spanning manufacturing engineering, environmental & functional test, and production operations
Develop scalable, high-reliability manufacturing processes for PCBAs, harnesses, and integrated avionics systems
Drive execution to meet schedule, yield, and quality targets using data-driven risk identification and continuous improvement methods
Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, integration, and quality to ensure manufacturability and testability at production scale
Champion the use of lean principles, automation, and digital manufacturing tools to increase throughput and traceability
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
10+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or electronics manufacturing, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Proven track record of managing complex electro-mechanical production - especially PCB assembly, conformal coating, potting, and harness fabrication
Familiarity with avionics test methods including functional validation, RF/electrical testing, thermal, and vibration testing
Ability to lead high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
Bonus If You Have:
Experience with space-grade standards such as SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, IPC-610/620, and J-STD-001 Space Addendum
Background in automated test development, GSE design, or high-voltage battery assembly
Track record of applying lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles in high-rate production environments
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Worksite address
long beach, CA, 90899, US
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