# Head of Manufacturing at CX2

- Company: CX2
- What the company does: CX2 delivers spectrum dominance to the battlefield by providing AI-enabled hardware and software that see, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic domain in contested environments. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.cx2.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $225K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-11
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/41f79a02-39e2-4555-b277-24ce65f7f4c5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cx2-head-of-manufacturing/

## About the role

This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to manufacture complex hardware in a fast-paced environment. You will own the strategy, processes, people, facilities, and systems required to deliver high-quality products reliably and at increasing volumes.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, manufacturing engineering, or production leadership , preferably within defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical hardware
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a manufacturing operation , ideally from prototype or low-rate production into repeatable production
- Strong understanding of manufacturing complex electromechanical systems , including mechanical assemblies, electronics, wiring/harnessing, integration, and system-level test
- Experience working closely with engineering organizations to transition products from R&D/NPI into production
- Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality systems, supply chain, and inventory management
- Experience developing production processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing documentation

Tags: Product & Engineering