Avionics Production Specialist (Battery)

About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

About the Role:  

• Lead hands-on execution of battery production operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware during second shift operations
• Support assembly, integration, rework, inspection, and testing of flight and development battery hardware while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and configuration control
• Provide floor-level technical leadership during second shift operations, supporting technicians, resolving production issues, and helping drive schedule execution with minimal supervision
• Execute critical battery manufacturing processes including cell screening, laser cleaning, epoxy potting, wire bonding, electrical integration, and battery pack assembly activities. Interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures to support accurate and repeatable hardware builds
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting battery production issues, supporting process improvements, and maintaining flight-readiness standards across battery manufacturing operations
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, environmental health and safety, and production teams to support rapid development cycles and production-rate builds
• Maintain safe handling practices for lithium-ion cells, energized hardware, hazardous materials, and ESD-sensitive components within controlled manufacturing environments

About You:

• 3+ years of experience in battery manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, aerospace production, or other high-reliability hardware environments
• Hands-on experience building, integrating, or supporting lithium-ion battery systems or complex electromechanical assemblies
• Strong familiarity with critical battery manufacturing processes including cell screening, laser cleaning, epoxy potting, wire bonding, and safe battery handling practices
• Experience supporting fast-paced production environments with the ability to independently prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and drive execution during off-shift operations
• Previous leadership experience and proven ability to provide technical guidance, support technicians, and uphold build quality standards within manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical assembly skills including torque applications, bonding operations, routing, hardware integration, and detailed assembly work
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, assembly documentation, and manufacturing work instructions
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to document manufacturing issues clearly and support root cause investigations

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Nice to haves but not required: Experience supporting aerospace or high-reliability battery production programs
• Familiarity with high-voltage safety practices, ESD controls, and controlled manufacturing environments
• Experience with MES/ERP systems and digital production tracking workflows. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or related manufacturing certifications (current or expired)
• Experience supporting NPI, prototype, and production-rate battery manufacturing operations