Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Space & Defense

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to lead hardware fabrication for high‑reliability SMT assemblies in a fast-paced, high‑mix environment. You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop process plans and guide technicians while ensuring quality and schedule for space and national security programs.

A BS degree and 3+ years in electronics manufacturing are required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electronics manufacturing, high mix, low volume SMT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team with engineering partners.
• Knowledge of solder joint characteristics and SMT processing tools/materials.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willing to work in a Class 8 Cleanroom and travel up to 5%.
• Able to obtain Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing expert as part of a team designing and fabricating complex electronic assemblies for critical national programs.
• Perform analyses to ensure hardware meets sponsor requirements; evaluate new materials and processes; work with vendors.
• Generate, review and revise SOPs, work instructions, and process plans.
• Own development, implementation, and improvement of fabrication processes for high reliability assemblies.
• Guide and develop fabrication technicians in electronic assembly areas.
• Program and/or develop process parameters for automated electronic assembly tools; maintain/repair tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Process development

SMT processing knowledge

Solder joint knowledge

Multi-tasking

Learning and improvement

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS Degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

IPC J-STD-001FS

MRP familiarity

CAM systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to lead hardware fabrication for high‑reliability SMT assemblies in a fast-paced, high‑mix environment. You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop process plans and guide technicians while ensuring quality and schedule for space and national security programs.

A BS degree and 3+ years in electronics manufacturing are required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security