Overview In this role you will own and optimize the EW manufacturing value chain, from design-for-manufacturability to production ramp. You collaborate with product and design teams to enable rapid, high-quality hardware delivery for electromagnetic warfare systems. You will drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and scalable production for new and existing technologies. This position offers hands-on manufacturing, close cross-functional partnership, and impact on field-ready defense hardware.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits package
- equity grants included
- health and recovery benefits
- competitive compensation package
- opportunity to work on defense hardware
- inclusive, growth-oriented culture
Responsibilities- Own all or part of the EW manufacturing value chain (assembly, integration & test) for electro-mechanical assemblies
- Lead Kaizen events and drive continuous improvement across production
- Support RCCA burndowns with Product Quality Engineering to resolve issues
- Provide DFx guidance for smooth NPI transitions with Design Engineering
- Develop process flows and break down complex assemblies into subassemblies and subprocesses
- Create work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements for scale-up
- Collaborate with contract manufacturers (PCBA, harnesses, RF/microwave components) to establish repeatable, scalable processes
- Work hands-on with technicians and engineers to build prototype hardware
- Contribute to mechanical/electrical design of hardware including interconnects and board fabrication/inspection
Key requirements- Degree in a technical field preferred (engineering, math, or hard science)
- 3+ years in manufacturing or electromechanical hardware design
- Demonstrated ability to deliver hardware in resource-constrained environments
- Experience with Harness or PCBA design review
- Hands-on hardware fabrication experience (soldering, SMT, harnessing, box assembly)
- Experience with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
- Strong interest in manufacturing and learning
- U.S. Person required due to export-controlled information/access
- genuine interest in manufacturing
- thirst for learning
- team collaboration
- Harness or PCBA design review
- Soldering and SMT
- Interconnects, box assembly
