Electrical Engineer - EE Systems Manufacturing V/VI

The role

This senior role owns the manufacturability, testability and production readiness of electrical systems, including circuit card assemblies, wire harnesses and avionics subassemblies. The engineer works with design teams early, builds production processes and test equipment, and drives quality and yield improvements as programs ramp to rate production.

What you will do

• Drive design for manufacturing and test practices for PCBAs, harnesses and electrical assemblies with Electrical Engineering
• Develop work instructions, build processes and production test procedures to move designs from prototype to production
• Define and implement production and acceptance test equipment and fixtures, including test software and data collection
• Monitor production metrics, lead root cause and corrective action investigations, and drive yield improvements
• Disposition nonconforming material and support Material Review Board activities
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers on process capability, first article inspections and quality issues
• Implement engineering change orders on the production floor and ensure configuration control of builds
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce cost, cycle time and rework
• Mentor engineers and technicians in manufacturing engineering and electrical workmanship practices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing or production engineering in aerospace, defense or other high-reliability industries
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Experience developing production test fixtures and automated test equipment
• Experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations and closing nonconformances
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, harness drawings and assembly drawings
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations

Nice to have

• Experience ramping avionics or weapon system production to rate
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with test automation software such as Python, LabVIEW or TestStand
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and AS9100 or AS6500-aligned production processes
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, among others
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status is required due to export control regulations
• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• The employer participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems, including autonomous solutions, for the United States and its allies. It is a federal contractor.