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General Dynamics · 2 weeks ago

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Commodity Engineer

USA-AZ-Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $162K/yr

6+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. As a PCB Commodity Engineer in our Component Engineering Team, you will ensure the PCBs perform reliably in challenging space environments and will lead efforts in design, compliance, and supplier management.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist design engineers to create robust PCB designs that advance our space products

Work closely with project engineers, customers, QA and Suppliers to ensure compliance to flow down requirements from customers

Work with suppliers to understand their product portfolios, roadmaps and capabilities to help GDMS designers, programs and the purchasing department to support new technology integration

Lead PCB failure analysis and root cause analyses working with programs to identify corrective action and recovery plans

Support occasional travel to meet with customers and suppliers, participate in supplier quality, capability audits and internal source inspections as required

Conduct onsite visual and/or photographic review of PCB defects and participate in disposition process with business partners

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPCB designPCB manufacturingFailure analysisPCB specifications knowledgePCB reliability testingSupplier managementMaterial sciencesSoft skills

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field

Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Broad experience and understanding of PCB fabrication concepts, principles and theories with emphasis on hardware for space applications

Knowledgeable about PCB design, manufacturing, and defects

Contribute to the development of new designs, PCB performance, manufacturing methods and material sciences

Knowledge of relevant PCB specifications including IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, and IPC-2221 and a thorough understanding of a class 3 PCB design

Knowledge of PCB reliability testing methods and failure analysis techniques and interpretation of data and results

Knowledge and/or experience relating to PCB plating processes and chemistry