Principal SMT Process Engineer for High‑Reliability Manufacturing

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior Electronics/Product Engineer to shape the future of mission-critical hardware. Bring your SMT expertise, CAD skills, and statistical background to influence production from concept through qualification.

The role requires 10+ years in electronics manufacturing, advanced reflow, tooling design, and a track record of high-reliability improvements. Applicants must obtain and maintain government clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing or product engineering.
• Proven experience with high‑reliability manufacturing standards.
• Proficiency with CAD and tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of SolidWorks or CREO for precision tooling and fixture design.
• Data driven problem solving with JMP or Minitab.
• Deep familiarity with J‑STD‑001 and high reliability manufacturing standards.
• Experience selecting and qualifying advanced materials and processes.
• A track record of evaluating and integrating cutting‑edge manufacturing equipment.
• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
• Help define the approach to solve a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design and manufacturing decisions and communicate them to project leadership.

Skills

SMT expertise

Data-driven problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

JMP

Minitab

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior Electronics/Product Engineer to shape the future of mission-critical hardware. Bring your SMT expertise, CAD skills, and statistical background to influence production from concept through qualification.

The role requires 10+ years in electronics manufacturing, advanced reflow, tooling design, and a track record of high-reliability improvements. Applicants must obtain and maintain government clearance.