Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronics Production Support

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronics Production Support Job Location:

Melbourne, FL 32901 Onsite Requirements: Manufacture of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)/circuit card assembly (CCA) IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001 Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Combat Mission Systems business in ground combat vehicles.

The candidate will work closely with one or more of our electronics suppliers to provide electrical engineering support in the manufacture of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)/circuit card assembly (CCA) and the associated system Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) enclosures for one of our combat vehicle systems. The selected candidate will be co-located with assigned suppliers to ensure an ongoing high-level of production quality is met. The engineer must have experience in the design and manufacture of PCBAs/CCAs and will help resolve supplier quality and manufacturing process concerns in direct support of production.

The engineer will investigate, evaluate, and support the resolution of supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings. The role requires familiarity with, and experience in, IPC-A-600 and IPC J-STD-001, as well as subordinate IPC standards/guidelines.

A working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 is also strongly desired. Expected Travel requirement: Regular work location for the candidate is at the supplier facility (identified above). Travel to other locations such as client facilities or other supplier facilities may be required infrequently:

Approximately 10% or less. Additionally, the candidate will: Support team led problem solving and root-cause analysis activities with assigned supplier to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.

Evaluate the impact of nonconforming products and assess suppliers' corrective actions. Help suppliers with process improvements to ensure to resolve manufacturing process concerns. Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base.

Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings within the Integrated Product Team. Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status. Skills Required:

Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems. Understanding of technical drawing requirements with ability to determine compliance. Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.

Effective, clear communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Skills Preferred:

The following skills are preferred but are not required for the position:

Design of PCBA/CCA for aerospace or defense industries Working knowledge of MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620 Fabrication processes, equipment, test, and instrumentation common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries Production line validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of fabricated products Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection. Low voltage (28Vdc) and/or high voltage (610Vdc) electrical power distribution and management Servo amplifier design, manufacturing, and test experience Working knowledge of design for environmental qualification including EMI/EMC design and qualification principles IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y14.5. Experience Required:

At least 5 years of work experience in a relevant function and industry. Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001. Exposure to Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions.

Experience Preferred:

The following experiences are preferred but are not required for the position: Experience with design of PCBA/CCA for aerospace or defense industries.

Experience with fabrication processes, equipment, test, and instrumentation common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries Experience with production line validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of fabricated products. Exposure to ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards. Experience with Low voltage (28Vdc) and/or high voltage (610Vdc) electrical power distribution and management.

Experience with Servo amplifier design, manufacturing, and test experience. Education Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Related Technical Discipline Education Preferred:

The following education is preferred but is not required for the position:Certification to IPC-A-600 This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.