PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, External (Starshield)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-15
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 piece part and assembly designs.
- Support the procurement team in sourcing parts by assessing supplier processes.
- Create and define supplier technical requirements for hardware manufacturing.
- Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to drive improvement plans.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- 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 and ability to influence across teams.
- Willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Ability to work long hours and travel as needed.
