Hardware Engineer Senior (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

About the role

We are looking for a Solder and Mechanical Assembly Technician to perform standard compliant solder and mechanical assembly of electronics and hardware in a small custom hardware development environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard compliant solder and mechanical assembly of electronics and hardware in a small custom hardware development environment.
• Install and solder components on PCBs, including surface-mount and through-hole components, following IPC standards and workmanship requirements.
• Perform hand soldering and paste reflow soldering.
• Set up, operate, and monitor automated equipment such as Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines, pick-and-place (PNP) machines, and soldering systems.
• Perform PCB rework and repair.
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Review and assemble products according to assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Assemble components manually using hand tools and bench mounted tools.
• Create custom electronic harness assemblies.
• Perform receiving inspections of PCBs.
• Perform quality checks, identify defects, and ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Work directly with the development team to provide design feedback with emphasis on DFM and DFA.
• Produce electronics assembly documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Excellent hand soldering skills.
• Experience with paste reflow soldering.
• Familiarity with BGA/microchip rework machine.
• Familiarity with RF antenna mechanical and cable assembly (coax, u.fl, N-type).
• Experience with X-ray electronic inspection imagery.
• IPC CIS certifications (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610/620, and 7711/7721).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with parts, assemblies, and equipment.
• Experience using lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and continuity testers.
• Strong documentation skills for all work that is performed, including the ability to produce electronics assembly documentation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education.
• Minimum five (5) years of related hardware engineering experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.