Space-Grade Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to design and build advanced electronic assemblies for space and national security applications. You will translate complex schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts and lead process development for SMT in a high-mix, low-volume facility.

You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers, develop process capabilities, and mentor technicians while ensuring quality, reliability, and

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent in a technical field (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years electronics manufacturing experience in a high mix, low volume SMT facility.
• 3+ years PCB layout design in rigid, flex or rigid-flex.
• Experience designing 4–12+ layer boards with controlled impedance.
• Experience with blind/buried vias and fine-pitch BGA components.
• Basic understanding of SI, PI and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative with partners across teams.
• Process development and improvement skills with SMT processing tools and materials knowledge.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work in a Class 8 Cleanroom and travel up to 5% within the US for vendor evaluations and design reviews.
• Eligible for Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing expert as part of teams designing and fabricating complex electronic assemblies for critical national programs; own manufacturing outcomes for the hardware.
• Perform analyses to ensure hardware meets sponsor requirements; recommend materials and processes to improve performance, quality, cost and schedule; work with vendors.
• Generate, review and revise SOPs, work instructions, and process plans.
• Own development, implementation, and improvement of fabrication processes for complex, high-reliability assemblies.
• Guide and develop fabrication technicians in electronic assembly areas.
• Program and/or develop process parameters for automated electronic assembly tools; assist with maintenance and calibration of tools.
• Execute multi-layer PCB layouts, component placement, and HDI trace routing using Altium Designer and Xpedition.
• Define electrical constraints for high-speed signals, impedance control, differential pairs, and PDN.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and mechanical engineers to optimize designs for fabrication and assembly.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation, drill drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with hardware, mechanical, and thermal engineers.

Skills

BS in technical field

Electronics manufacturing

PCB layout design

Multi-layer PCB

Controlled impedance

Blind vias

Fine-pitch BGA

Signal integrity

Power integrity

EMI/EMC

SMT tooling

Process development

Secret clearance

Education

BS Degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to design and build advanced electronic assemblies for space and national security applications. You will translate complex schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts and lead process development for SMT in a high-mix, low-volume facility.

You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers, develop process capabilities, and mentor technicians while ensuring quality, reliability, and