Space-Grade Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to design and build electronic circuit assemblies for space and national security applications. You will lead hardware development through SMT fabrication and interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate concepts into reliable processes.

You will drive process development, SOP creation, and equipment optimization in a high-mix, low-volume environment while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Hold a BS Degree or equivalent in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Have 3+ years of increasingly responsible work in an electronics manufacturing environment, particularly in a high mix, low volume SMT facility.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can work in a collaborative environment with partners.
• Have proven process development and improvement skills with knowledge of solder joint characteristics and SMT processing tools and materials.
• Have the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have a passion to learn and improve self and processes.
• Are willing and able to work in a Class 8 Cleanroom, and travel inside the US for up to 5% of your time during certain periods for vendor evaluations, in-process inspections, and design reviews.
• Are flexible in work hours during occasional periods of heavy workload. Shifted work hours (some evenings/weekends) could be required for short periods.
• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing expert as part of a team(s) designing and fabricating complex electronic assemblies for critical national programs. Responsible for the manufacturing outcomes for the hardware in your assigned subsystem.
• Perform analyses as required to ensure that the hardware will meet the sponsor's requirements. Recommend new materials and processes to improve performance, quality, cost and schedule. Evaluate and work with vendors as necessary.
• Generate, review and revise standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process plans.
• Own the development, implementation, and improvement of processes used for the fabrication of complex, high reliability electronic assemblies.
• Guide and develop fabrication technicians in the electronic assembly areas.
• Program and/or develop process parameters for automated electronic assembly tools and equipment. Maintain or assist/ direct with the maintenance, calibration, and repairs of these tools and equipment.

Skills

Process development

Soldering SMT

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment

Process instrumentation

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to design and build electronic circuit assemblies for space and national security applications. You will lead hardware development through SMT fabrication and interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate concepts into reliable processes.

You will drive process development, SOP creation, and equipment optimization in a high-mix, low-volume environment while coordinating with