Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Radar
On-siteAllen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead manufacturing process development for avionics electromechanical assembly, including PCBA integration, conformal coating, potting, wire harness routing, and enclosure sealing. Design and qualify production tooling, fixtures, and automated work cells to transition advanced avionics from prototype to high-rate production while meeting stringent DoD and AS9100 standards. Execute Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, PFMEA, and control plans to drive first-pass yield above 95% and reduce cycle times. Establish statistical process control and metrology strategies for critical parameters, perform root-cause analysis using 8D and fault-tree methods, and collaborate with suppliers on material qualification. Scale production from low-rate to full-rate manufacturing through line balancing and cost-reduction initiatives while driving continuous improvement for next-generation hypersonic programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in manufacturing engineering for complex aerospace or defense electronics hardware
- 4+ years specifically supporting avionics or electromechanical assembly and integration (high-reliability electronics preferred)
- Proven success transitioning avionics hardware from prototype through LRIP to full-rate production
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, reg...
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or NX), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Strong experience in precision electromechanical assembly processes, including soldering, crimping, potting, adhesive bonding, and cleanroom/ESD protocols
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing execution for full aerospace traceability
- Working knowledge of environmental stress screening (ESS), vibration, thermal cycling, and functional test integration for avionics
- Direct work on missile, hypersonic, or high-reliability avionics systems for DoD programs
- Experience in fast-paced defense or space environments (e.g., Anduril or SpaceX)
- Background with harsh-environment electronics (high-G, thermal extremes, radiation)
- Track record of implementing automation for electromechanical assembly and achieving significant cost or cycle-time reductions
- Familiarity with ITAR-controlled programs and classified manufacturing protocols
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