Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit; MMIC Manufacturing Engineer; Associate or Mid-Level

Position: Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)
** Job Description*
* At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Production Engineering organization within Boeing Space Electronics is seeking a  
** Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)
** who will support board‑level assembly and test processes for MMIC-based modules, from equipment setup and programming to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production equipment used in module build-up. This includes ensuring smooth production workflows, minimizing downtime, optimizing machine performance, and achieving high‑quality, high‑reliability production standards.

This position will be based out of El Segundo, CA.

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* Position Responsibilities:

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* + Establish procedures, standards, protocols, and reporting requirements for board assembly and test operations.

+ Utilize lean manufacturing tools; recommend improvements in production methods, standards, tooling, equipment, layout, procedures, product designs, and performance efficiency.

+ Support engineering and manufacturing activities for all assembly operations including programming, calibrating, and operating equipment and machines used to build MMIC modules.

+ Develop preventive maintenance plans, troubleshoot, and support repairs on production equipment.

+ Design and modify tooling, stencils, and shop aids for assembly processes (dispense fixtures, bond frames, custom pallets).

+ Develop rework/repair thermal and bonding profiles for rework and repair of electronic assemblies.

+ Configure and optimize production equipment and process recipes for building electronics assemblies and support requirements for new designs.

+ Maintain build schedule targets by resolving production issues while maintaining the integrity of manufacturing and design requirements.

+ Facilitate a close relationship with design, test, and quality teams during design, build, and test to provide continuous feedback required for design improvement and producibility.

+ Develop and execute Statistical Process Control (SPC) for manufacturing processes and maintain manufacturing metrics (yield, DPPM, cycle time).

+ Work with the design team in response to manufacturing problems, parts obsolescence, and requirement changes.

+ Support the transition of products from development to volume production and identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.

+ Support incoming inspection, nonconformance disposition, and supplier interactions for components and materials used in assembly.

+ Additional responsibilities to include supporting the following:

+ DAP (dispense and pick) systems

+ Pick-and-place machines

+ Dispensing systems (solder paste / adhesive / conductive)

+ Plasma cleaning / activation systems

+ Automatic ball-bond and automatic wedge-bond machines

+ Beam‑lead diode bonder and manual wedge bonders

+ Centrifuge for potting/adhesive processing

+ Pull‑test equipment and force gauges

+ Optical inspection and functional test fixtures

** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):*
* + Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science

+ At least 1 year of experience with circuit card and/or electronics manufacturing

+ Experience reading and interpreting engineering documents and drawings

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Experience with data analysis tools

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Experience with root cause corrective analysis

** Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):*
* + 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ 1+ years of related manufacturing or process engineering experience in electronics assembly or module production (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

+ Hands‑on experience with multiple items from the required equipment list and demonstrated ability to configure/optimize production recipes…