Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Help scale and optimize the manufacturing and test operations that power Gogo's next generation connectivity solutions.

At Gogo, we're transforming how people connect in the sky by delivering advanced connectivity and communications technology to business aviation customers around the world. Our manufacturing and test operations play a critical role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability before it reaches our customers.

As our Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll lead manufacturing and test process deployment, support production operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Gogo and our contract manufacturing partners. You'll work closely with Manufacturing & Test Engineering, Production, Quality, Failure Analysis, Hardware Development, and Contract Manufacturers to ensure efficient, scalable, and repeatable manufacturing processes that support business growth and product excellence.

If you're someone who enjoys solving complex production challenges, collaborating across teams, and driving operational improvements in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the deployment and optimization of manufacturing and test processes for Gogo products across internal production operations and external contract manufacturing partners.

• Support radio module programming, RF calibration, and production testing activities to ensure product quality and manufacturing readiness.

• Partner with Manufacturing & Test Engineering, Production, Quality, Failure Analysis, Hardware Development, and Contract Manufacturers to deliver reliable and scalable manufacturing solutions.

• Manage production test capability deployment at PCA, subassembly, and system levels, including support for LTE functional testing and industry-standard production test methodologies.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and test process issues to improve product yields, throughput, and operational efficiency.

• Execute process, equipment, and test qualification activities while ensuring consistency between Gogo and contract manufacturing sites.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production assembly, and production test support.

• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing processes, test systems, and production operations in an electro-mechanical environment.

• Experience with manufacturing process development, equipment qualification, and production test methodologies.

• Ability to analyze failures, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Ability to support domestic travel up to 15% as required.

Even Better If You Have

You don't need to check every box below. If you bring experience in some of these areas, we'd especially like to hear from you:

• Experience with RF products, wireless communications systems, or radio module manufacturing.

• Exposure to LTE, 5G, or cellular production test environments.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience within aviation, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries.

• Familiarity with contract manufacturer management, production transfers, and new product introduction (NPI).

• Experience with equipment correlation, process validation, yield improvement, and failure analysis activities.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or other manufacturing-related certifications.

Why Gogo?

At Gogo, we're transforming how people connect in the sky.

Our teams build and support technology that powers connectivity aboard business aircraft around the world. That means the work you do here has a destination beyond a screen, spreadsheet, or meeting; it becomes part of an experience happening thousands of feet above the ground.

You'll work alongside people who know their craft, challenge ideas, solve difficult problems, and care about building what comes next.

Ready to help shape the future of connected aviation? Come aboard.

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

104,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).