Avionics Shop Manager
Hermeus· Engineering – Avionics Hardware
Los Angeles, CA$138.1k - $220kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Manager of the Avionics Build leading a cross-functional team to develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies, standing up end-to-end avionics harnessing and assembly capabilities with a focus on high-speed, high-reliability manufacturing, cost reduction, rapid iteration, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Build a team that delivers the flight and development harnessing, and electrical subassembly/component built and tested ready for aircraft integration
- Ownership of avionics development test assets including environmental testing
- Harness component innovation, design, and qualification
- Manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and engineers that represent avionics harness and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in a development environment
- Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing new heights of performance
- Evangelize and drive design for manufacturing best practices and design for test with design engineers and test engineers
- Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost. Actively measure team’s performance against these metrics
Qualifications
- Experience with avionics or aerospace manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739)
- 3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment
- Direct experience managing or supporting teams building wire harnesses or electronic assemblies
- Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test
Skills
Required:Avionics or electronics manufacturingManufacturing leadershipDesign for manufacturing / design for test
Nice to have:Tools and capital equipment sourcingElectrical test equipmentCollaboration across departmentsERP/MRP/MES / dashboards
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
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