Supplier Development Engineer, Electronics

About the role

True Anomaly seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Supplier Development, this role supports the identification, qualification, and continuous improvement of suppliers across key technical domains, ensuring they meet True Anomaly's rigorous standards for quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development lifecycle — qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement — for Electronics, PCBA, Cable Harnesses, Box Build Assemblies, and Power Systems
• Execute supplier qualification processes including technical audits, capability assessments, risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI) with focus on IPC standards compliance and MIL-STD testing requirements
• Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD, parametric test yields), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders
• Conduct process, system, and product audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100, IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, MIL-STD-202/883 compliance, and readiness for flight electronics production
• Evaluate supplier PCBA fabrication, assembly, inspection (AOI, X-ray, ICT, functional test), conformal coating, potting, and box build integration capabilities
• Drive resolution of electronics quality escapes including solder defects, component failures, electrical parametric failures, and test escapes through root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Lead lean implementation initiatives at supplier sites including value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, and kaizen events to improve electronics manufacturing quality, test yields, and delivery performance
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, EEE component obsolescence, long lead items, and regulatory exposure; develop dual-source strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness aligns with program milestones
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by assessing supplier capability for design-for-manufacturability (DFM), test coverage, and production scalability for electronics assemblies
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of supplier development processes, tools, and documentation
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (estimated 30–50%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant work experience
• 4–7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace/Defense/Medical/Automotive with focus on electronics, PCBA, or power systems
• Hands-on experience with IPC standards including IPC-A-610 (inspection), IPC-J-STD-001 (soldering), IPC-7711/7721 (rework), and IPC-A-620 (cable/harness assemblies)
• Experience with MIL-STD testing protocols for electronics such as MIL-STD-202 (electronic components), MIL-STD-883 (microcircuits), or MIL-STD-1540/1541 (space systems testing)
• Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results
• Experience conducting supplier audits, capability/risk assessments, qualification programs, and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, SCAR) for electronics manufacturing
• Experience developing supplier quality programs including scorecards, quality clauses, and performance management systems for PCBA, harnessing, and box build suppliers
• Familiarity with electronics inspection methods: AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection (BGA, QFN), ICT (In-Circuit Test), functional/parametric testing
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data-driven supplier performance tools
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or IPC Trainer (CIT) certification in IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001
• Space-technology electronics supply chain or flight hardware development experience
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Lean Practitioner) or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience with power electronics testing including DC-DC converters, power distribution units, battery management systems, or high-reliability power supplies
• Experience with electronics test development including functional test, environmental stress screening (ESS), burn-in, TVAC, or EMI/EMC testing
• Experience in high-growth startup or New Space environment
• Experience with supply chain risk management, electronics component obsolescence management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cpk), measurement system analysis (MSA), and test yield analysis
• Familiarity with NASA workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739 series) or military electronics standards (MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-PRF-38534)