Avionics Manufacturing Engineer
Astrolab
Software Engineering
Hawthorne, CA, USA
USD 100k-150k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
The Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team owns the end-to-end manufacturing of high-reliability avionics hardware. This includes wire harness build and test, PCBA production, electromechanical assembly, environmental testing, and systems integration. You will work closely with design engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to advance product design and develop production capabilities. You will drive design for manufacturability, support engineering decisions for flight hardware, and champion continuous improvement for our products, processes, and equipment.
The Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team owns the end-to-end manufacturing of high-reliability avionics hardware. This includes wire harness build and test, PCBA production, electromechanical assembly, environmental testing, and systems integration. You will work closely with design engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to advance product design and develop production capabilities. You will drive design for manufacturability, support engineering decisions for flight hardware, and champion continuous improvement for our products, processes, and equipment.
- Department
- Production & Test
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $100,000 - $150,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Tyler Sherman
What you'll do:
- Production Ownership: Own fabrication, assembly, and test for high-reliability avionics hardware. Support part production and develop manufacturing processes that improve quality, yield, and cost.
- Collaboration: Bridge the gap between design engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to deliver reliable hardware on tight schedules.
- Design Feedback (DFM/DFX): Review designs and provide clear, actionable feedback to improve manufacturability, testability, and reliability. Participate in design reviews and support rapid iteration.
- Engineering Documentation: Create and maintain mBOMs, assembly procedures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
- Tooling & Equipment: Design, validate, and implement fixtures, tooling, and equipment for manufacturing and testing.
- Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Act as the primary point of contact for non-conforming hardware. Work with peer teams to investigate issues, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive improvements to the designs and manufacturing processes.
- Systems Integration: Support integration and test of avionics subassemblies and full vehicle systems.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field OR a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and project experience qualifies).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of high-reliability mechanical or electrical hardware systems.
- Experience reviewing designs for manufacturability and testability.
- Experience with eCAD or mCAD software tools such as Altium, NX, or SolidWorks. Working knowledge of GD&T and drawing reviews.
- Experience designing and using custom tooling or test fixtures.
- Experience with electronic test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with circuit analysis, test plan development, and troubleshooting of electrical or electromechanical hardware failures.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Stage 3:
Video Interviews
Stage 4:
On-site Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
