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You will own PCBA manufacturing across the company for all our products. Your leadership will directly impact the performance and reliability of all vehicles we send into orbit.\nLeveling will be commensurate with experience.\nResponsibilities\nRecruit and lead a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, supervisor and technicians, including providing mentorship and developing the team. \nProvide guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers on writing work instructions for board assembly, solder rework, inspection and acceptance testing. \nImplement processes to streamline the manufacturing process while improving rate, quality and reliability. \nSet up and run an SMT line to support both development and production objectives. \nBuild up acceptance testing (ATP) capability of PCBAs, including functional and environmental testing. \nLead the effort in collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and provide input in PDR and CDR reviews. \nLead the effort to optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production. \nEnsure timely delivery of PCBAs to box-level assembly. \nStay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PCBA manufacturing to drive innovation.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field \n6+ years of demonstrated PCBA manufacturing experience (or related field), preferably in a high-reliability environment. \n3+ years of experience in a people management role \nStrong track record of and commitment to developing and mentoring people \n Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCBA manufacturing.\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nMS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field. \n6+ years of experience with PCBA manufacturing for space applications. \nExperience with setting up and running an SMT line \nExperience with PCBA inspection techniques, such as X-ray/CT, AOI, flying probe, etc. \nExperience with PCBA functional testing (software and firmware) and environmental testing for space applications (thermal cycling, vibration, thermal vacuum)\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.\nImpulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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