Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA) to apply deep technical expertise to spaceflight PCB/PCBA manufacturing. The role focuses on developing, qualifying and optimizing manufacturing processes for PCBs and PCBAs, and ensuring manufacturability in flight and non-flight applications.

You will write work instructions, lead testing, collaborate with design engineers, support technicians, and drive improvements in yield, cost and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/Aerospace or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience with PCBs and PCBAs.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCBA manufacturing.
• Experience with setup, operation and troubleshooting of PCBA test systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs
• Write work instructions for PCBA manufacturing, including solder rework, polymerics, testing
• Own environmental, functional and software acceptance testing of PCBAs
• Set up and operate and troubleshoot hardware acceptance testing in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain, troubleshoot and update test systems
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, 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 corrective actions
• Optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production
• Write specifications for, and lead qualification of, both PCB and PCBA vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and long-term reliability
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in PCB/PCBA manufacturing

Skills

PCB/PCBA manufacturing

AOI inspection

DFM/DFA

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/Aero Eng

MS/PhD in EE/Materials/Mechanical Eng

Tools

PCB test systems

Environmental test equipment

Job description

Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $100,000 - $205,000 / year

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with PCB and PCBA manufacturing for space applications
• In-depth understanding of PCBA functional testing, software testing and environmental testing
• Experience automated optical inspection (AOI), and X-ray/CT inspection of PCBAs

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.