Avionics Production Systems Engineer II

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose:  The Avionics Production Systems Engineer II will play a pivotal role in optimizing the integration of product design, manufacturing, and production strategies, with a specific focus on hardware manufacturing for avionics. This role is central to ensuring efficient production workflows and addressing engineering challenges related to aerospace-grade electronics and systems.  The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering, combined with experience in manufacturing complex hardware systems.

Title:  Avionics Production Systems Engineer II

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $80,000 - $140,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Lafayette, CO

Benefits:

• 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities:

Build Plan Development

1. • Develop and implement detailed build plans for avionics hardware, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and manufacturability requirements.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align build plans with product timelines and quality goals.

Engineering Troubleshooting

1. • Address and resolve technical challenges related to the production of avionics hardware, focusing on electrical systems and their integration.
   • Provide hands-on support during prototyping and production phases to minimize delays and optimize performance.

Production Strategy and Optimization

1. • Create production strategies tailored to the unique needs of avionics hardware manufacturing, emphasizing cost, efficiency, and scalability.
   • Identify and address bottlenecks in manufacturing processes to ensure smooth operations.

Cross-functional Collaboration

1. • Partner with design, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into broader hardware assemblies.
   • Communicate effectively with engineering and production teams to align objectives and resolve conflicts.

Process and Systems Development

1. • Develop and refine manufacturing processes for avionics hardware, leveraging industry best practices.
   • Utilize data-driven approaches to monitor production performance and propose continuous improvements.
   • Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in production engineering, systems engineering, or hardware manufacturing, with a focus on avionics or aerospace-grade electronics.
• Expertise in troubleshooting electrical and systems engineering issues during manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aerospace standards and regulations for hardware production.
• Experience with CAD software, electronics design tools, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Related technical experience will be considered in lieu of education

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with avionics hardware lifecycle, including design, production, and testing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in working with advanced electronics manufacturing techniques, including PCB assembly and system-level integration.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Expertise in identifying and resolving technical challenges in electrical and aerospace hardware manufacturing.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to design scalable production strategies for avionics hardware.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams in engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Technical Precision: Deep understanding of the complexities of avionics systems and aerospace-grade hardware production.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.  However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at HR@bluecanyontech.com.