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Hermeus · 4 hours ago

Avionics Shop Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $230K/yr

3+ years exp

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The Avionics Shop Manager will lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring high-speed and high-reliability manufacturing while optimizing costs and processes.

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Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Avionics manufacturing standardsProduction leadership experienceWire harness designElectrical test equipmentShop floor management softwareAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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

Preferred

Experience standing up a manufacturing shop/capability from scratch (highly desired)

Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution

Proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment

Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards