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Impulse is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to provide deep technical expertise on PCB and PCBA technology for spaceflight applications. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of vehicles destined for orbit and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs, including solder rework, conformal coating, staking, underfill, and functional/environmental testing
- Write comprehensive work instructions for PCBA manufacturing and acceptance testing (e.g., thermal cycling)
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot hardware acceptance testing (ATP) systems in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and update test systems
- Collaborate with design engineers on manufacturability reviews, DFM/DFA analysis, and technical documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs)
- Provide day-to-day technical support to PCBA technicians on the production floor
- Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions for non-conformances
- Optimize production rate, yield, and cost of PCBA manufacturing
- Write specifications for and lead qualification of PCB and PCBA vendors for flight and non-flight applications
- Collaborate cross-functionally on quality and long-term reliability
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in PCB/PCBA manufacturing
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or 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 with setup, operation, and troubleshooting of PCBA test systems
