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Avionics Technician Manager

Long Beach, California, United StatesHybridFull TimeManager / Head$65–$100 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

We are seeking an Avionics Technician Manager to lead a team responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems. This role involves team leadership, production execution, process improvement, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or certification in avionics or electronics, significant hands-on aerospace avionics experience, and proven leadership skills in a production environment. Familiarity with IPC standards and experience in scaling production operations is preferred. This is a hybrid role based in Long Beach, CA.

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

    • YOUR MISSION

    As the Avionics Technician Manager on the Production and Test team, you will lead and develop a team of avionics technicians responsible for the assembly, integration, and test of spacecraft electrical systems. You will drive execution across hardware builds, set the standard for workmanship and process discipline, and partner closely with engineering, quality, and operations to scale production and deliver mission-ready hardware.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Team Leadership: Hire, develop, and manage a team of avionics technicians across skill levels. Set clear expectations, provide hands-on mentorship, and build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and velocity.
  • Production Execution: Own daily build schedules and technician assignments to meet hardware delivery milestones. Identify and remove blockers, drive accountability, and maintain flow across avionics assembly, integration, and test operations.
  • Process Development and Improvement: Partner with engineering and quality teams to develop and refine work instructions, traveler documentation, and assembly processes. Champion continuous improvement to reduce build time, defect rate, and rework.
  • Quality and Workmanship: Enforce IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards across the team. Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for nonconformances and drive closure.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface between the avionics technician team and engineering, quality, and program management. Communicate build status, risks, and resource needs clearly and proactively.
  • Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment and ensure the team adheres to ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols. Hold the line on process compliance without compromising schedule.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Technical degree or certification in avionics, electronics, or a relevant field
  • Significant hands-on experience in aerospace avionics assembly, integration, and test
  • Proven experience leading or supervising technician teams in a production environment
  • Deep proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
  • Experience driving RCCA and nonconformance resolution
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • PREFERRED SKILLS

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 certification
  • Experience scaling avionics production operations at a spacecraft or launch vehicle company
  • Familiarity with ERP and MES systems for production tracking
  • Background in automated test equipment and GSE integration

    • COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $65-100/hr
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

    • Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

    • This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

    True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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