Electronic Hardware Manufacturing Process Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Jacobs, we are committed to challenging the status quo and redefining how to solve the world's greatest challenges. As part of the Space Exploration Group (JSEG), you will play a crucial role in supporting the design and manufacture of space flight hardware, adhering to NASA and industry standards. This position involves working closely with senior Subject Matter Experts to develop and revise electronic hardware workmanship standards that are essential for the manufacturing of NASA space flight hardware. You will also be responsible for conducting analyses to validate proposed new requirements and performing gap analyses between existing and proposed standards. In this role, you will serve as a representative on NASA and Industry Workmanship Standards Committees, which will require you to develop a deep understanding of workmanship standards and their implications for the fabrication and assembly of NASA Space Flight Hardware. You will engage in discussions and adjudicate changes to standards, collaborating with a diverse group of government and industry professionals. As you grow in this position, you will have the opportunity to become a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Workmanship Standards. Your responsibilities will also include supporting the MSFC/ES33 manufacturing laboratory by improving manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with appropriate requirements standards. You will evaluate suppliers' manufacturing documentation to ensure project requirements are met and assess deviations, waivers, or other proposed departures from requirements, ensuring that all risks are communicated effectively. Additionally, you will provide inspection and design support for smaller projects, which may require training and certification to appropriate standards, and support MSFC vendor audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and manufacture of space flight hardware, including adherence to NASA and industry standards for printed board design, circuit board manufacture, and cable harness design.
• Work with senior Subject Matter Experts to develop and revise electronic hardware workmanship standards for NASA space flight hardware.
• Conduct gap analyses between existing and proposed standards.
• Serve as a NASA/MSFC representative on NASA and Industry Workmanship Standards Committees.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of workmanship standards and their relationship to fabrication and assembly of NASA Space Flight Hardware.
• Discuss and adjudicate changes to standards with government and industry professionals.
• Support the MSFC/ES33 manufacturing laboratory by improving manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Evaluate suppliers' manufacturing documentation to ensure project requirements are satisfied.
• Assess deviations, waivers, or other proposed departures from requirements and communicate risks involved.
• Provide inspection and design support for smaller projects, requiring training and certification to appropriate standards.
• Support MSFC vendor audits.

Requirements

• BS degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering or similar degree with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience, or MS degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 3 years applicable experience.
• Degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred.
• Knowledge of solder alloy testing, packaging reliability testing, and advanced packaging for aerospace applications is desired.
• Familiarity with NASA Standards and current state-of-the-art packaging technologies is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with NASA Design Specifications and Standards is highly desired.
• Ability to interpret test results and prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external use is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of solder alloy testing and packaging reliability testing for aerospace applications.
• Familiarity with NASA Standards and current packaging technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Employee perks.
• Flexible schedules and possible remote work options.