NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Hardware/RF)

MaXentric Technologies LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, &

401(k) Plan

PTO (152 hours/year)

Phantom Stock

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

MaXentric Technologies LLC in California is seeking an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of advanced radio systems from prototype to production. You will manage a hybrid model with US-based partners and in-house final assembly and testing lines.

The role requires 3+ years in NPI manufacturing for complex electronics, hardware, or RF systems, with a strong focus on high-mix, low-volume production and DFMs to improve yield.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically in an NPI capacity for complex electronics, hardware, or RF systems.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing processes, and hardware integration.
• Experience working with domestic suppliers, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
• Track record of collaborating with R&D, Test Engineers, and floor technicians.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixtures and tooling.

Responsibilities

• In-House Assembly Setup: design the layout, workflow, and stations for the final assembly line; create SOPs and build instructions for production technicians.
• Drive NPI (High-Mix, Low-Volume): lead manufacturing launches across multiple radio product lines from prototype to initial production batches.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to review designs and suggest tweaks to simplify assembly, reduce cost, and improve yield.
• Collaborative Testing: work with Test Engineering to integrate RF and electronic testing into final assembly processes.
• Domestic Supply Chain Management: identify, evaluate, and manage US-based contract manufacturers and components suppliers; travel is minimal and domestic.
• Tooling & Fixturing: specify, design, or procure jigs, fixtures, and tooling for efficient in-house assembly.

Skills

NPI Manufacturing

Agile Manufacturing

Electro-mechanical

PCBA Manufacturing

Vendor Management

Cross-Functional Teamwork

CAD

RF Experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Hardware/RF)

About Us : AtMaXentricTechnologies, we develop high-performance electronics and advanced wireless systems for the defense, medical, and commercial industries. For over 20 years, our engineering teams have focused on problem-solving and innovation to delivercutting-edgetechnologies that create a safer, smarter, and more connected world. You will be joining us at a critical and exciting stage as we take our latest generation of complex radio systems from advanced prototypes to scalable, high-quality production.

The Role : We are looking for a hands-on New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of our advanced radio systems from prototype to production. In this role, you will manage a hybrid manufacturing model: overseeing outsourced sub-assemblies with US-based partners, while designing and scaling our in-house final assembly and testing lines.

Because we buildhighly complexsystems in low volumes (10s to 100s of units) across multiple product lines, we need an agile engineer who can build flexible, repeatable processes and bridge the gap between our R&D and production teams.

What You Will Do

In-House Assembly Setup: Design the physical layout, workflow, and stations for our in-house final assembly line. Create clear, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and build instructions for production technicians.

Drive NPI (High-Mix, Low-Volume): Lead the manufacturing launch across multiple radio product lines, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype toinitialproduction batches.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to review designs and suggest tweaks that simplify assembly, reduce cost, and improve yield.

Collaborative Testing: Partner with our Test Engineering team to seamlessly integrate RF and electronic functional testing into the final assembly process, ensuring every unit meets strict quality standards.

Domestic Supply Chain Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage US-based Contract Manufacturers (CMs) andcomponentsuppliers for outsourced sub-assemblies. (Travel is minimal and strictly domestic).

Tooling & Fixturing: Specify, design, orprocurethe necessary jigs, fixtures, and toolingrequiredfor efficient in-house assembly.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically in an NPI capacity for complex electronics, hardware, or RF systems.

Agile Manufacturing: Proven experience in a high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing environment. You know how to build flexible processes that can adapt to different product lines.

Technical Chops: Strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing processes, and hardware integration.

Vendor Management: Experience working with domestic suppliers, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.

Cross-Functional Teamwork: A track recordof working collaboratively with R&D, Test Engineers, and floor technicians.

Tooling: Proficiencyin CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing basic assembly fixtures and tooling.

RF Familiarity (Bonus): Familiarity working around radio frequency (RF) products or wireless communications hardware is highly preferred.

NOTE: Due to the nature of our military work, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.

Good Faith Pay Range:$75,000 – $130,000 per year.This rangerepresentsthe good faith estimate of the salaryMaXentricreasonably expectsto pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's specific skills, experience, and geographic location.

Total Compensation: This role is eligiblefor Annual Performance Bonuses

Phantom Stock options

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement: 401(k) plan

Time Off: 152 hours of PTO per year, which includes the California-compliant sick leave

MaXentric Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

California Fair Chance Act:

MaXentric Technologies will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. No inquiries into criminal history will be made until after a conditional offer of employment.

MaXentric is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer

Company Description

MaXentric Technologies researches, develops, and manufactures next generation electronic solutions for defense, medical, and commercial industries. Founded in 2003 as a research and development company, MaXentric has spent 20 years developing innovative products and services through a research-focused collaborative lab environment.

MaXentric’s talented engineering, sales, and support teams ensure the highest quality standards in software and hardware throughout every phase of production across all four of our US locations.