Stratolaunch · 2 months ago
Electrical Fabrication Supervisor
Mojave, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expStratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking an Electrical Fabrication Supervisor to lead wire harness assembly and integration operations, manage production activities, and drive improvements in quality and efficiency.
AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead wire harness fabrication, electrical component assembly, and vehicle integration
Supervise and mentor production team members, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and growth
Manage and guide a dedicated trainer to ensure consistent skill development and hands-on instruction
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD, NASA-STD-8739) while supporting prototype agility
Partner with engineering and quality teams to align build processes with design requirements
Monitor production schedules, resolve bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions when needed
Drive process improvements that enhance safety, repeatability, and throughput in both prototype and structured production environments
Promote and enforce safety leadership across the shop floor, ensuring compliance with PPE usage, equipment standards, and safe operating practices
Support and perform on-vehicle harness installation and integration tasks, ensuring harnesses are properly routed, secured, and tested on aircraft platforms
Oversee component assembly (e.g., control boxes, avionics enclosures) to ensure consistent workmanship, quality and integration readiness
Track and report production metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with FOD prevention requirements, enforcing tool control, part accountability, and clean as you go practices
Maintain build documentation, records, and logs to ensure full traceability and compliance with quality standards
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and logistics teams to ensure material availability and resolve shortages affecting production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred with 5+ years of experience. Equivalent technical experience considered
Strong technical knowledge of aerospace harness standards, fabrication methods, and integration practices
Experience using J-STD to assemble and/or inspect soldered circuit assemblies
Experience with the assembly and inspection of in-house design avionics LRUs
Proven leadership experience in wire harness fabrication, electrical assembly, or related aerospace/electrical manufacturing
Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing production teams
Ability to thrive in a hybrid environment that balances structured production with rapid prototyping needs
Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
Experience with MES systems, production documentation, and reporting tools
Preferred
Vehicle-level harness integration experience
Experience implementing harness build tooling, workstations and associated infrastructure to support efficient, repeatable production
Experience with electric component assembly
Lean/continuous improvement certifications (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
Background in aerospace startups, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environments
Benefits
9/80 schedule
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$24.7MKey Investors
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
2025-01-09Grant· $24.7M
Leadership Team
Zachary Krevor
Chief Executive Officer and President
Recent News
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