Production Engineer
Core
Own and continuously improve post-exhaust assembly processes for Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) to ensure safety, consistency, and optimized first-time pass yield.
Role type
Senior IC production engineer (high-reliability manufacturing)
Builds
High-reliability electronic products (TWTs) for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets
Domain
Advanced manufacturing / Vacuum electronics / RF assemblies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Define and document manufacturing processes, Create procedures and travelers, Manage production tooling, Analyze process performance, Operate in high-reliability environments
Preferred skills
Experience with vacuum electronics, RF assemblies, or high-voltage systems, Familiarity with contamination-sensitive processes, Knowledge of traceability systems
Technologies
Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), Vacuum electronics, RF assemblies, High-voltage systems
Responsibilities
Define, validate, and own post-exhaust assembly processes including preparation, testing, and packaging; Develop and maintain clear assembly procedures; Create and manage travelers and routings for traceability; Specify, release, and validate production tooling; Drive first-time pass yield by embedding control points; Partner with engineering and quality teams to incorporate lessons learned; Support implementation of new processes and operator training; Ensure alignment between documentation and production practices; Support audits and compliance with quality systems; Participate in engineering change orders and process improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
