PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, External (Starshield)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-30
Responsibilities
- Own and manage PCBA processes and products for the Starshield supply chain.
- Ensure continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starshield program.
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand design intent.
- Support procurement by reviewing supplier processes and quality systems.
- Create and define supplier technical requirements for hardware manufacturing.
- Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Analyze supplier quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hardware).
- 1+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing, or microelectronics packaging.
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes and statistical techniques.
- Familiarity with quality systems and IPC manufacturing standards.
- Strong communication skills for presentations and cross-organizational influence.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Willingness to work long hours and travel as required.
