JOB TITLE: Avionics Electrical Manufacturing Engineer - DIRECT / ONSITE
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $98,100-153,500/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: DIRECT / ONSITE
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Create detailed work instructions for fabrication, installation, and modification of avionics and electrical subsystems
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Develop engineering drawings and documentation (section views, detail views, flag notes) to industry standards
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Define step-by-step manufacturing processes and identify alternate part numbers
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Redline and maintain released engineering documentation
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Generate tooling documentation and support shop setup activities
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Act as liaison engineer to support technicians on the shop floor
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Troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time production support
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Source and procure electrical components based on engineering documentation
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Support shop layout, setup, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Support avionics design, integration, and testing efforts
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Troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues
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Develop test plans and procedures
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Contribute to integration of complex aerospace systems
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Analyze engineering requirements for producibility, cost, and schedule
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Develop and document electrical manufacturing processes and best practices
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Implement aerospace industry standards
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Create shop aids and desktop documentation to improve workflows
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Support process standardization and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements:
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Education & Experience
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Level I: Bachelor’s + 0–2 years experience
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Level II: Bachelor’s + 2–5 years experience
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Sr Level: Bachelor’s + 5–10 years experience
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Staff Level: Bachelor’s + 10–20 years experience
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Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered
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Experience in one or more: electrical engineering, avionics, aircraft or launch vehicle integration
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Experience with aerospace production documentation (drawings, work orders)
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Familiarity with PDM systems, revision control, and engineering release processes
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Hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation
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Knowledge of aerospace hardware (connectors, relays, wiring)
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Experience creating shop work instructions
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
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Lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators
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Familiarity with 3D CAD
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Travel is minimal (<5%)
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Active or previous security clearance
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Experience with Siemens Capital / Mentor Graphics
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3D CAD tools: NX, CATIA, SolidWorks
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Experience with LabVIEW
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Familiarity with configuration management systems (Jira preferred)
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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