Principal Process Engineer: High-Reliability Electronics

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead as the highest technical authority for Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing at the Center of Excellence. You will drive advanced process development, cross-functional project execution, and technology advancement for high-reliability defense electronics.

You will oversee SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, and ruggedization; set long-range capability goals; maintain IPC-A-610/J-STD-001/MIL compliance; mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and CCA process engineering.
• Deep SMT, soldering, inspection technologies and high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and aerospace/defense manufacturing requirements.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and driving high-impact technical initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with SMT platforms (e.g., FUJI), AOI/SPI systems (e.g., Koh Young), wash processes, conformal coating, and ruggedization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and optimization of advanced CCA manufacturing processes including SMT, wave/selective soldering, bonding/staking, conformal coating, and ruggedization.
• Establish long-range process capability goals and define technical strategies to enhance manufacturing robustness, automation, and efficiency.
• Serve as the technical authority for processing documentation, work instructions, and standards for all CCA processes at the Center of Excellence.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL requirements and ensure all CCA processes meet these specifications.
• Lead major root cause investigations for quality challenges and coordinate corrective actions.
• Oversee advanced SPC, data analytics, and process monitoring for critical manufacturing steps.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical projects to improve yield, manufacturability, cost, automation, and defect reduction.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, and PM to resolve manufacturing challenges and support NPI.
• Act as the primary technical lead for implementation of new equipment, inspection systems, and automation technologies.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging manufacturing technologies like SMT platforms and AOI/SPI systems.
• Drive digital manufacturing enhancements, process modeling, and capability studies.
• Provide technical mentorship to Senior/Mid/Junior Process Engineers.
• Review and approve major process changes, validation plans, and engineering documentation.
• Deliver training on advanced electronics manufacturing processes and soldering.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FUJI SMT

AOI/SPI Koh Young

CAD tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead as the highest technical authority for Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing at the Center of Excellence. You will drive advanced process development, cross-functional project execution, and technology advancement for high-reliability defense electronics.

You will oversee SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, and ruggedization; set long-range capability goals; maintain IPC-A-610/J-STD-001/MIL compliance; mentor