Supplier Development Engineer, Electronics

True Anomaly; City of Long Beach (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

PTO

Paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to build and sustain a world-class supplier base capable of delivering flight-quality hardware for space systems. You will bridge internal engineering and supplier networks, driving lean, scalable processes from the ground up while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Reporting to the Manager of Supplier Development, you will lead qualification, audits, and continuous improvement across electronics, PCBA, cable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, manufacturing, or related field.
• 4–7 years in supplier development or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace/Defense/Medical/Automotive with electronics focus.
• Experience with IPC standards and MIL-STD testing.
• Lean methodologies implemented with measurable results.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and CAPA processes.
• Experience developing supplier quality programs for PCBA, harnessing, and box builds.
• Familiarity with AOI, X-ray, ICT, and functional/parametric testing.
• Willingness to travel 30–50%

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development lifecycle for Electronics, PCBA, Cable Harnesses, Box Build Assemblies, and Power Systems.
• Execute supplier qualification processes including audits, capability/risk assessments, and FAI with IPC/MIL-STD focus.
• Develop and implement supplier quality programs with scorecards and flow-down requirements.
• Conduct audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100, IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, MIL-STD readiness.
• Evaluate supplier PCBA fabrication, assembly, inspection, conformal coating, and box build capabilities.
• Drive root cause and corrective action for electronics quality escapes.
• Lead lean initiatives at supplier sites to improve manufacturing quality and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; develop dual-source strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align supplier readiness with milestones.
• Support NPI by assessing supplier capability for DFM and production scalability.
• Contribute to development of supplier development processes and tools.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (30–50%).

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Reading schematics

Travel 30–50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering background

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-J-STD-001

IPC-7711/7721

IPC-A-620

MIL-STD testing familiarity

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Data-driven tools

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As a Supplier Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will play a vital role in building and sustaining a world-class supplier base capable of delivering flight-quality hardware to orbit Reporting to theManager of Supplier Development, you will support the identification, qualification, and continuous improvement of suppliers across key technical domains, ensuring they meet True Anomaly’s rigorous standards for quality, cost, and schedule This role is ideal for a technically minded engineer who thrives at the intersection of engineering and supply chain — someone who can bridge the gap between our internal engineering teams and our supplier network, and who is passionate about driving lean principles and scalable, resilient processes from the ground up

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead supplier development lifecycle — qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement — forElectronics, PCBA, Cable Harnesses, Box Build Assemblies, and Power Systems
• Execute supplier qualification processes including technical audits, capability assessments, risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI) with focus on IPC standards compliance and MIL-STD testing requirements
• Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD, parametric test yields), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders
• Conduct process, system, and product audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100, IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, MIL-STD-202/883 compliance, and readiness forflight electronics production
• Evaluate supplier PCBA fabrication, assembly, inspection (AOI, X-ray, ICT, functional test), conformal coating, potting, and box build integration capabilities
• Drive resolution of electronics quality escapesincluding solder defects,componentfailures, electrical parametric failures, and test escapes through root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Lead lean implementation initiatives at supplier sites including value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, and kaizen events to improveelectronics manufacturing quality, test yields, and delivery performance
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies,EEEcomponentobsolescence, long lead items, and regulatory exposure; develop dual-source strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Managementto ensure supplier readiness aligns with program milestones
• Support new product introduction (NPI)by assessing supplier capability for design-for-manufacturability (DFM), test coverage, and production scalability forelectronicsassemblies
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of supplier development processes, tools, and documentation
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (estimated 30–50%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering,orrelevant work experience
• 4–7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace/Defense/Medical/Automotive with focus on electronics, PCBA, or power systems
• Hands-on experience with IPC standards including IPC-A-610 (inspection), IPC-J-STD-001 (soldering), IPC-7711/7721 (rework), and IPC-A-620 (cable/harness assemblies)
• Experience with MIL-STD testing protocols for electronics such as MIL-STD-202 (electronic components), MIL-STD-883 (microcircuits), or MIL-STD-1540/1541 (space systems testing)
• Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, cable/harness drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and electronics test specifications
• Experience conducting supplier audits, capability/risk assessments, qualification programs, and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, SCAR) for electronics manufacturing
• Experience developing supplier quality programs including scorecards, quality clauses, and performance management systems for PCBA, harnessing, and box build suppliers
• Familiarity with electronics inspection methods: AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection (BGA, QFN), ICT (In-Circuit Test), functional/parametric testing
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data-driven supplier performance tools
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or IPC Trainer (CIT)certification in IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001
• Space-technology electronics supply chain or flight hardware development experience
• Experience with power electronics testing including DC-DC converters, power distribution units, battery management systems, or high-reliability power supplies
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Lean Practitioner) or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Technical fluency in PCBA fabrication, SMT/THT assembly processes, conformal coating, potting/encapsulation, cable/harness assembly, and box build integration
• Experience with electronics test development including functional test, environmental stress screening (ESS), burn-in, TVAC, or EMI/EMC testing
• Experience in high-growth startup or New Space environment
• Background in supply chain risk management, electronics component obsolescence management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cpk), measurement system analysis (MSA), and test yield analysis
• Familiarity with NASA workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739 series) or military electronics standards (MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-PRF-38534)

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $105,000-$160,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will bedetermined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.