Senior Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for high-reliability aerospace PCB assemblies. This role supports multiple concurrent programs and partners closely with Program Management, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure repeatable, compliant, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in PCB assembly, soldering, and inspection processes along with a strong program awareness, and the ability to operate and communicate as a subject-matter expert across the organization.

• Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes forspace- and flight-grade electronic assemblies.
• Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering lead for assigned programs, supporting cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews on new designs and provide actionable feedback to design engineering.
• Conductboth internal and customer facing Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) and support transition from development to production.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actionson manufacturing issues.
• Disposition nonconformances in accordance with
  
  IPC, customer, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintainprocess documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Act as aSubject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple manufacturing systems and processes on the production floor.
• Design and execute
  
  Design of Experiments (DOE) to qualify new equipment, materials, or processes for production use.
• Monitor and report key manufacturing metrics (yield, defect rates, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support tooling, equipment, and process capability needs.
• Provide off-hour support during critical program builds and occasionally support extended work hours or weekends to meet program schedules.
• Support limited travel to customer sites, suppliers, or training events as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise inPCB assembly and soldering processes for IPC Class 3 / 3A hardware.
• Extensive hands-on or technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to:
  • Pick-and-place
  • Reflow oven
  • Stencil printer
  • Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system
  • X-ray
  • Selective or wave solder
  • Hot-air rework equipment
  • Conformal coating system
  • Lead forming
  • Aqueous cleaning system
• Strong experience performing
  
  PCB CAD reviews and DFM analysis for high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency in using and navigating
  
  ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to work across multiple programs and functional groups, balancing technical depth with schedule and quality demands.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Compensation:
Base salary range is $90,000- $140,000, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 2/19/26.