Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA) in Redondo Beach. You will provide deep technical expertise on PCB and PCBA technology for spaceflight, directly impacting the reliability and performance of vehicles sent into orbit and beyond. Pay levels are commensurate with experience.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, qualify and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs
• Write work instructions for PCBA manufacturing, including solder rework, polymerics (conformal coating, staking, underfill), and functional and environmental testing
• Own environmental, functional and software acceptance testing of PCBAs (e.g. thermal cycling)
• Set up, operate and troubleshoot hardware acceptance testing (ATP) and maintain, troubleshoot and update test systems
• Collaborate with design engineers on manufacturability, drawing review and DFM/DFA of PCBs and PCBAs
• Support PCBA technicians on the production floor, troubleshoot production issues and drive corrective actions for non-conformances
• Optimize production rate, yield and cost, and write specifications for and lead qualification of PCB and PCBA vendors for flight and non-flight applications
• Work with cross-functional teams on quality and long-term reliability, and stay current with industry trends and best practices

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience with PCBs and PCBAs
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCB and PCBA manufacturing
• Experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting PCBA test systems
• Preferred: MS/PhD in a related engineering field, space application experience, and in-depth knowledge of functional, software and environmental testing

Required skills

• Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials and assembly documentation
• PCBA functional, software and environmental testing
• Preferred: AOI and X-ray/CT inspection of PCBAs

What we offer

• Pay range of $100,000 - $205,000 per year, depending on role, level, location and skills
• Possible long-term incentives such as stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan