SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC.
8929 Fullbright Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311 | (818) 341-5366 | sensorantennas.com
Founded in 1961, Sensor Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of antennas for commercial, business, and military aircraft. Located in Chatsworth, California, we design, manufacture, and test high-performance antenna products for customers around the world. Since August 2022, we have been part of HEICO Corporation, a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Sensor Systems is committed to producing quality products that meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Preferred QualificationsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Production Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure production goals, schedules, and deadlines are met.
- Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to production team members, leads, and other assigned personnel to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
- Training and Development: Assist with training new team members and provide ongoing guidance regarding work instructions, production methods, quality expectations, and work standards.
- Quality Control: Monitor production processes and verify that products meet established quality requirements, specifications, and inspection criteria.
- Work Instructions and Procedures: Ensure team members follow current work instructions, approved procedures, tooling requirements, and manufacturing process specifications.
- Production Troubleshooting: Assist with identifying and resolving routine production issues, process concerns, and equipment problems. Coordinate with appropriate personnel when additional technical support is needed.
- Equipment and Tooling: Monitor the condition and proper use of production equipment and tooling. Assist with minor troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate.
- Documentation: Ensure production records, inspection documentation, and other required departmental records are completed accurately and maintained according to established procedures.
- Safety and Organization: Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and an organized manufacturing environment. Address concerns and report hazards in accordance with company procedures.
- Communication and Coordination: Communicate production priorities, issues, and progress to management and coordinate with other departments as needed to support manufacturing operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and the efficient use of production resources.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support daily production goals.
- Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining professional integrity.
- Ability to work effectively with team members and management in a production environment.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, pushing, and pulling carts or products as required by the job.
ITAR REQUIREMENT
This position involves access to information, technical data, or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must qualify as a “U.S. person” under the applicable ITAR definition. This generally includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain other protected individuals as defined by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
- Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, procedures, specifications, and production requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support daily production goals
- Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and committed to professional integrity
- Ability to work effectively with team members and management in a production environment
- Ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting, pushing, and pulling carts or products
- Qualify as a U.S. person under the applicable ITAR definition
- Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.









