PCB/PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain

AstranisSan Francisco, CA

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Job Description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

As the PCB/PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain you will enable Astranis supply chain to meet Astranis requirements by constantly being in the frontline with the most experienced suppliers and manufacturers of electronics, and Astranis Electrical Engineering expertise during the development phases of new technologies, production and product qualifications. You will be the first point of contact to support supply chain escalations, and will author supplier qualification, workmanship, and inspection standards to customize and exceed Aerospace Industry standards.

Role

Onboarding and qualification of new suppliers – travel required to production sites
Qualification of new processes and products
Develop incoming inspection strategies and author incoming inspection procedures
Support product development and DFx reviews by being the manufacturing and quality representation
Lead non-conformances and problem solving efforts to closure
Maintain documentation and traceability of electronics manufacturing

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Over 10 years of experience as a Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineer, including 5+ years working closely with electronics manufacturing (EEE components, harnesses, PCB, and PCBA)
Familiar with IPC-A-600, 610, and 620 Class 3 standards, IPC-J-STD-001, and/or MIL-STD
Experience on the production floor bringing up new products, production processes, and laying out quality inspections
Ability to author Astranis technical requirements (qualification and acceptance procedures, addendums, specifications, etc.), and provide feedback to the Electrical Engineering team's designs to facilitate manufacturability and process robustness
Ability to maintain supplier scorecards implement department metrics and efficient process flows, and support cross functional teams
Ability to sell Astranis image and mission across our existing supply chain and potential new commercial partners as a next prime Aerospace Company

Bonus

Experience working under ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, or ISO9001
Familiar with electronics' supply chain
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
Familiar with electronics secondary processing (polymeric coating, cleaning, manual soldering, tinning, de-golding, etc.)
Hands-on experience reworking electronics, doing touchups, or performing testing and inspection
Familiar with components upscreening, TID and HDR testing

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$140,000—$200,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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