Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites. Our market-leading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast, reliable insights where and when customers need it most. 

Recognized for our technological prowess, Capella Space was honored as one of the 10 most innovative companies in Space in 2023 by FASTCOMPANY. Capella Space is an internationally trusted Earth Observation data provider, working closely with the U.S. Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the Canadian Government and more to make unclassified, high-resolution SAR data more accessible.  

What Makes Capella Unique? 

Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment, providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry, though no prior space experience is needed.  We’re looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges, learning new skills and concepts, and helping each other achieve success. Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it - regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction. We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger, including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. 

About the Role & Team

Capella Space is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in designing, manufacturing, and testing PCBAs and harnessing. In this role, you will support PCBA and harness manufacturing at Capella Space. You will be collaborating cross functionally with the manufacturing, electrical engineering, and supply chain teams to design, source, build, and test PCBAs and harnessing.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and own process and documentation for PCBA and harness manufacturing, inspection, rework, staking, and conformal coating
• Own the investigation, resolution, and root cause/corrective action for all PCBA and harness manufacturing defects 
• Create, define, and incorporate PCBA Design for Manufacturability (DFM) criteria into the engineering design process
• Review PCBA schematics, layouts, and part placements  
• Coordinate DFM updates with Electrical Engineering
• Analyze EEE parts supply chain, coordinating required changes with Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, and Program Management 
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to develop and maintain robust supplier base for Class 3 PCB, PCBA, and harness manufacturers  
• Work with Supply Chain and Production Managers to drive on-time delivery of externally sourced products 
• Develop and lead improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Electrical and Harness manufacturing  
• IPC 610 and 620 certified 
• Hands on experience with soldering, wiring, and polymerics application
• Experience with Class 3 PCBA fabrication and assembly process 
• Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers
• Experience with complex harness assembly  
• Experience with Altium ECAD or similar 
• Proficiency with interpreting PCBA schematics and drawings 
• Proficiency with interpreting Harness wiring diagrams and drawings

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $104,000 - $138,250.  The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.  Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Capella Space. 

Benefits/Perks

In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways