Sr. Manager of Avionics Manufacturing

Enduro Sat Inc. is looking for a Manager of Avionics Manufacturing, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test, to lead the build and test of avionics systems for our satellite platforms. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in our Carson, CA facility.

• Lead the Avionics Manufacturing team, overseeing assembly builds, fabrication, and functional testing

• Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability and assembly of avionics components, wire harnesses, and batteries

• Own and coordinate Bill of Materials for avionics assemblies and components

• Support Responsible Engineers with failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations

• Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost

• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions

• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality components; review and approve supplier processes

• Perform hands‑on assembly, integration, and testing per engineering specifications

• Participate in design reviews, contributing input on manufacturability and reliability

• Partner with quality assurance to establish rigorous quality control processes

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line

• Meet production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast‑moving environment

• Track record leading a high‑performing avionics manufacturing team in aerospace or a related field

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, ideally in avionics, with 3+ years in a leadership role

• Experience manufacturing within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO
  9001

• 3+ years managing, mentoring, and developing a team

• Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing, and assembly techniques

• CAD experience (e.g., Siemens NX) for design review

• Experience authoring manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work orders)

• Familiarity with IPC standards and related regulations

• Strong root‑cause problem‑solving skills

• Hands‑on testing/troubleshooting experience

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees/refugees with granted (not pending) status.

Enduro Sat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.