Avionics Shop Manager

Avionics Shop Manager

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus' high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

As a Manager of the Avionics Build you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a cross-functional team of individuals that develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies. You will be responsible for standing up and optimizing end-to-end avionics harnessing and electro-mechanical assembly capabilities that ensure high-speed, high-reliability, manufacturing with a commitment to cost reduction, novel process definition, and rapid iteration.

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

Basic 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

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

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