Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)

Job description

As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse (PCB and PCBA) , you will provide deep technical expertise on PCB and PCBA technology for spaceflight. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and performance of vehicles we send into orbit and beyond. Leveling will be commensurate with experience. Develop, qualify and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs Write work instructions for PCBA manufacturing, including solder rework, polymerics (conformal coating, staking, underfill), functional and environmental testing Own environmental, functional and software acceptance testing of PCBAs (e.g. thermal cycling) Set up and operate and troubleshoot hardware acceptance testing (ATP) in a fast-paced environment Maintain, troubleshoot and update test systems Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and assembly documentation Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, drawing review and DFM/DFA of PCBs and PCBAs Provide day-to-day support to PCBA technicians on the production floor Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive implementation of corrective actions for non-conformances Optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production Write specifications for, and lead qualification of, both PCB and PCBA vendors for flight and non-flight applications Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and long-term reliability Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PCB and PCBA manufacturing to drive innovation Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field 3+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience with PCBs and PCBAs Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCBs and PCBA manufacturing Experience with setup, operation and troubleshooting of PCBA test systems