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We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.\nYou will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale. Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing. We operate by a clear set of values: Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.\nNow, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability, production readiness, and scalable factory design across multiple sUAS platforms. This role partners with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to lead DFM/DFMA, NPI industrialization, tooling and fixturing, built-in quality, capacity modeling, automation readiness for high-volume production, and factory/line layout optimization to improve throughput, cost, quality, and safety.\nWhat You’ll Do\nCollaborate with Design Engineering to provide DFM/DFT input from concept through release; deliver clear, prioritized inputs to improve electrical designs for manufacturability, assembly, testability, and cost for high-volume production.\nLead optimization of electrical manufacturing, assembly, and test processes for new and existing products (e.g., avionics, power distribution, RF components, embedded systems, PCBAs, motors, controllers, cable harnesses).\nDevelop, validate, release, and continuously improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, routings, control plans, and test procedures.\nTroubleshoot production and test issues across assemblies and systems; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.\nSupport development, validation, and sustainment of electrical test systems and fixtures to meet performance and OEE requirements.\nCollaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to support product qualification, component availability, and inspection/test strategies (including PFMEA and control plans).\nIdentify, evaluate, and industrialize automation opportunities for high-volume assembly and test; support specification, layout, commissioning, and ramp-up of semi- and fully automated workcells and lines.\nDefine and validate production tooling, fixturing, and gaging (e.g., assembly jigs, test fixtures, torque tools, poka-yoke devices) to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient builds.\nPartner with NPI to plan and execute prototype, pilot, and ramp builds, including line readiness, tooling, training, and build learning capture.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, line balancing) to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase first-pass yield through built-in quality and error-proofing.\nSupport cost and investment decisions by quantifying labor, equipment, and space requirements; contribute to make/buy analyses and capital justifications.\nRequirements\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline with 8+ years’ experience directly supporting NPI and sustaining electrical manufacturing; aerospace/defense and high-mix electromechanical assembly preferred.\nDemonstrated success leading DFM/DFT and PFMEA cross-functional design-to-manufacturing efforts.\nStrong NPI/industrialization experience (prototype/pilot/ramp/sustainment) including line readiness, documentation, ramp, and continuous improvement.\nExperience supporting high-volume, high-throughput manufacturing, including designing and scaling automated or semi-automated assembly and test lines.\nDemonstrated experience defining automation equipment requirements specifications and acceptance criteria (URS), supporting capital justifications, and participating in FAT/SAT, process validation, and production ramp to rate.\nWorking familiarity with automation technologies and metrics (robotics/cobots, vision systems, automated torque/dispense, conveyors, PLC/HMI concepts, OEE and downtime analysis).\nHands-on experience defining requirements for manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and gages; coordinating design/fabrication, acceptance testing, and release into production.\nWorking knowledge of built-in quality methods (quality at the source, poka-yoke, control plans, PFMEA, gage R&R, and in-process checks) and partnering with Quality to drive capability and reduce escapes.\nProven capability in capacity planning, line balancing, labor standards, and time studies; advanced Excel/data analysis skills required (e.g.: Minitab, LabView, MS Power BI a plus).\nProficiency with layout and visualization (Visio, AutoCAD) and CAD tools (Altium) and generating ECOs using PLM (Duro) applying ergonomic and safety principles.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MES master data and manufacturing documentation (BOMs, routings, work centers, revisions); Lean/Six Sigma experience and strong communication skills.\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.\nWork Environment\nThis position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment and may involve exposure to equipment, tools, machinery, hazardous chemicals, or materials relevant to the role. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross departmental collaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard works hours for this position 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.\nBenefits\nPDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:\nComprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.\nSafe Harbor 401(K) with company match.\nPaid Parental Leave.\nA work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.\nOn-site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.\nEmployer provided life insurance.\nRobust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).\nCompetitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.\nEEO Statement\nPDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. 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