Job Description
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
SENIOR AVIONICS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
We are currently seeking a Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA. They will develop, implement, and continuously improve avionics processes through strong working knowledge of EEE piece parts, PCB, PCBA, electromechanical assembly, tooling, test, and quality techniques. They will support the Director of Manufacturing and Production and Design organizations, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
Work closely with responsible design engineers to provide solutions for reliability and quality of electromechanical assemblies and associated test fixtures
Develop and execute unique test methods for mission-critical and safety-critical avionics hardware (characterize and qualify circuits used in flight computers, power-electronics systems, and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems).
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
Develop production procedures and processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented to allow repeatable and reliable manufacturing
Contribute and steer design reviews, acting as an expert in design for manufacture and test.
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions
Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN SENIOR AVIONICS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:
5+ years of experience in an Avionics design, development, manufacturing and test environment
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar engineering discipline
Knowledge of electronic circuits, design principles, and manufacturing techniques
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment.
Working experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum
Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors
Moderate proficiency with computer programming languages (Python, LabVIEW, C, C++, C#, SQL, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective action.
Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, and value stream mapping
SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability and performance.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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