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We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. \nThis is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function. \nAvionics Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Integration\nCastelion is looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Integration, reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer of Avionics, to support the development and production of systems required for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This full-time position may be located at either our Allen, Texas, or Torrance, California facility.\nAs an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer focused on Electrical Integration, you will develop and improve the manufacturing processes used to integrate complex printed circuit board assemblies, electrical components, and interconnects into mechanical housings and higher-level avionics assemblies.\nThis role requires an understanding of electrical hardware, mechanical assembly, and manufacturing process control. You will write the work instructions and establish the process controls required to ensure avionics assemblies are built safely, correctly, and repeatably. You will also partner with other engineering teams to support the development of tooling, automation, inspection methods, and production testing.\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with flight hardware and can translate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements into practical manufacturing processes.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and improve manufacturing processes for integrating PCBAs and electrical components into mechanical housings and higher-level avionics assemblies\nWrite clear work instructions, visual aids, assembly procedures, and inspection criteria for avionics hardware\nEstablish process controls for the installation of PCBAs, thermal interface materials, gaskets, fasteners, connectors, grounding features, and electrical interconnects\nDefine and validate critical assembly parameters, including material placement, surface preparation, fastener torque, tightening sequence, compression, alignment, and cleanliness\nPartner with Design, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to support the development of tooling, fixtures, automation, inspection methods, and production test equipment\nReview electrical schematics, PCBA drawings, mechanical drawings, bills of material, and assembly documentation to determine manufacturing requirements\nProvide manufacturability feedback related to assembly sequence, component access, connector routing, grounding, thermal management, tolerance stack-up, tooling access, and test access\nTroubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical assembly issues and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions\nSupport technicians during development and production builds and provide training on new or improved manufacturing processes\nSupport the transition of avionics hardware from development builds into controlled, repeatable production\nPartner with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues\nImprove first-pass yield, assembly time, workmanship, production flow, and process repeatability\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field\n3+ years of experience in avionics, electronics, electrical integration, electro-mechanical assembly, or high-reliability manufacturing\nHands-on experience integrating PCBAs or electrical components into mechanical assemblies\nExperience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection criteria, or process controls\nAbility to read electrical schematics, PCBA drawings, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documentation\nStrong hands-on troubleshooting, communication, and technical problem-solving skills\nMust be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed\nMust be able to travel up to 25% of the time\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nExperience manufacturing or integrating flight avionics, defense electronics, automotive electronics, or other high-reliability hardware\nExperience with thermal interface materials, gap fillers, thermal pads, adhesives, gaskets, environmental seals, fasteners, and grounding features\nExperience supporting the development of manufacturing tooling, fixtures, automation, or production test equipment\nExperience with process validation and manufacturing acceptance criteria\nFamiliarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, mechanical fits, fastener torque, and electro[1]mechanical assembly processes\nExperience with electrical continuity, grounding, hipot, insulation resistance, or functional testing\nWorking knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or similar workmanship standards\nExperience supporting both development and production hardware in a fast-paced aerospace or defense environment\nCastelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details. \nOther Duties \nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. \nAdditional Eligibility Requirements \nThis position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply. \nAffirmative Action/EEO Statement \nCastelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. \nCastelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact . 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