Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II

Job#: 3049304
Job Description:
Avionics Manufacturing Engineer
Leander, TX (On-site)
Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000
About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a leading space and defense technology company dedicated to enabling reliable and responsive access to space. From launch vehicles and lunar landers to on-orbit services, Firefly is helping shape the future of space exploration. The company has achieved numerous industry milestones, including becoming the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and successfully completing a Moon landing mission.
As Firefly continues its rapid growth, we are seeking innovative and driven professionals who are excited about building the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Position Overview
Firefly Aerospace is seeking a motivated Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to support the expansion of its in-house avionics manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence manufacturing processes, production scalability, and operational excellence while supporting critical flight hardware used in cutting-edge space missions.
Based in Leander, Texas, this position will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams to improve efficiency, increase throughput, and ensure the successful delivery of avionics products that support Firefly's ambitious launch schedule.
Key Responsibilities

• Support avionics manufacturing activities from initial design release through production delivery.
• Identify and remove production bottlenecks while driving continuous process improvements.
• Optimize and automate manufacturing and test processes to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead the implementation of new products and engineering design revisions into production.
• Investigate production non-conformances and implement effective root cause corrective actions.
• Partner with design engineering teams to improve manufacturability and drive product standardization.
• Plan and execute production equipment, tooling, and facility upgrades to support manufacturing growth.
• Develop and maintain production planning, quality, ERP, data collection, and reporting processes.
• Support integration, testing, and launch operations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, manufacturing, or production of electrical and/or mechanical hardware.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with:
  • Electronic box builds
  • Battery assembly/manufacturing
  • Cable harness fabrication
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong hands-on engineering mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and scaling high-volume manufacturing processes and production tracking systems.
• Experience creating manufacturing processes for new product lines, particularly battery manufacturing.
• Experience with equipment procurement, installation, and process implementation (such as laser wire stripping equipment).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software.
• Familiarity with IPC industry standards, including IPC-A-620.
• Experience developing work instructions, operator procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP platforms, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Why Firefly Aerospace?
At Firefly, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, developing technologies that support missions from Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment, meaningful technical challenges, and competitive benefits, including:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Low-Deductible Health Plans
Flexible PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Reimbursement Programs
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Pet Insurance
Opportunities for Career Growth in a Rapidly Expanding Aerospace Company
Ready to help build the future of space exploration? Join Firefly Aerospace and be part of a team that's redefining what's possible beyond Earth.
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