San Diego State University · 1 month ago
NIWC - Undergraduate III (Senior) - Reverse Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing of Electronics Pr
San Diego State University is seeking a Senior Undergraduate III to provide analytical and technical support in Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing of PCB Boards. The role involves applying electrical engineering principles to reverse engineer PCB boards, utilizing various tools and testing equipment, and supporting engineering work for the Navy's C4ISR Restoration Depot.
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Responsibilities
Utilize ScanCAD to reverse engineer single and multi-layer PCBs back to schematic drawings
Utilize Altium/OrCAD for PCB and Schematic designs
Utilize Flying Probe Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects in new production PCBs
Aid in troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with engineers and technicians to support, resolve, analyze, and improve prototype and production yields and implement best practices for test and repair processes
Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions and assist in submitting Technical Data Packages
Operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently including pick and place machine, LPKF PCB Protype and Laser Machine
Aid in Soldering and Desoldering using best practices
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate Student 3: Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work
The student must be at the Senior level and have experience in 100% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 90% of the work independently
Electrical or Computer Engineering Desired Coursework and/or relevant work experience: PCB Design, Electric Circuits, Microelectronics, Electrical Power Systems, Operational Amplifier System Design
This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify
This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check)
Preferred
Experience with PCB Design Tools (Altium, Orcad, KiCad, Eagle)
Knowledge in PCB Manufacturing
Experience with using Prototyping Machines (LPKF Systems or 3D printers)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic Circuit Knowledge
Basic RF Knowledge
Ability to work independently and in team settings
Company
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public institution offering diverse educational experiences. It is a sub-organization of California State University.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Science FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-06-01Grant· $5M
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