Electronic Hardware Manufacturing Process Engineer (ES5)

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Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will support the design and manufacture space flight hardware, including NASA and Industry standards for printed board design, printed circuit board manufacture, circuit board assembly, and cable harness design and fabrication. The selected candidate will work with senior Subject Matter Experts in workmanship to support the development and revision of electronic hardware workmanship standards used to manufacture NASA space flight hardware and test and/or perform analysis to validate the Marshall Space Flight Center proposed new requirements. The selected candidate will also perform Gap Analyses between existing and proposed standards.

The selected candidate will serve as a Marshall Space Flight Center representative on NASA and Industry Workmanship Standards Committees. This position will require developing in-depth knowledge of workmanship standards and the relationship of these standards to fabrication and assembly of NASA Space Flight Hardware. The selected candidate will also be required to discuss and adjudicate changes to standards individually, and with a large group of government and industry professionals. The candidate will be required to develop the knowledge and capabilities to eventually become a Subject Matter Expert in the Workmanship Standard field. The selected candidate will support standards development meetings. including possible travel two or three times a year and occasional virtual meetings.

The selected candidate will:

• Support the manufacturing laboratory by improving manufacturing processes and ensure procedures comply with appropriate requirements standards.

• Support projects in the evaluation of suppliers' manufacturing documentation to ensure they satisfy project requirements.

• Support projects in the evaluation of deviations, waivers, or other proposed departures from requirements to ensure the projects are aware of all risks involved when considering those departures.

• Support smaller projects with inspection and/or design support. This may require training and certification to appropriate standards.

• Support Vendor audits.

Qualifications:

Education : The following education and experience levels are required:

• BS degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering or similar degree (i.e., physics, materials science) with a minimum of 15 years applicable experience or,

• MS degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with a minimum of 13 years applicable experience or,

Skills : The following skills are required or desired, as indicated:

• Knowledge of solder alloy testing, packaging reliability testing, advanced packaging, and the history of electronics packaging for aerospace applications is desired.

• Personnel will have knowledge of NASA Standards and current state-of-the-art packaging technologies is desired.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

• Experience with NASA Design Specifications, and Standards is highly desired.

• Ability to interpret test results and prepare technical reports and presentations for internal use, government publications, and relevant scientific publications is desired.

• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

ES5

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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