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Avionics Production Engineer

True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA

Posted 2026-04-09 · Verified live 2026-09-18

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About this role

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

<p><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>

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<li><strong>Be the offset.</strong>&nbsp;We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>

<li><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>

<li><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>

</ul><p><strong> YOUR MISSION</strong></p>

<p>We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing&nbsp;new technologies&nbsp;in space. As an&nbsp;Avionics Production&nbsp;Engineer&nbsp;you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;the production processes for avionics, electrical, and software-loaded hardware across multiple vehicle types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in spacer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft avionics manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of avionics subsystems including flight computers, power systems, RF/communications hardware, harnesses, and related ground support equipment and tooling.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of avionics hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for avionics hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Oversee calibration and certification of electrical ground support equipment including bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, cable testers, and functional test equipment.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of avionics hardware manufacturing.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, process flows, and test procedures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

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<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer&nbsp;engineering or related field.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Experience with working hands-on-hardware and fabrication methods&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

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<p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<li>Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft avionics components (e.g., flight computers, IMUs, power distribution units, RF systems, cable harnesses).&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Direct experience in spacecraft electrical integration, with an emphasis on harness routing, connector interface control, and EMI/EMC considerations.&nbsp;</li>

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