The Aerospace Corporation

Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer - Advanced Packaging

The Aerospace Corporation$117K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering/scientific experience, including time spent pursuing an advanced degree.
  • Expertise in PMP standards for advanced semiconductor packaging.
  • Experience in PM&P program management including control boards and reviews.
  • Strong customer communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship required for TS/SSBI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support PM&P program management functions including selection and risk assessment.
  • Provide technical advice on advanced semiconductor packaging for space applications.
  • Lead cross-organizational teams and manage departmental interfaces.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and colleagues to maintain guidance on materials and failure analysis.
  • Represent the organization at technical meetings and presentations.
  • Mentor junior staff and serve as a role model.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses.
  • Variable pay program based on performance.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Career development and educational assistance programs.
  • Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork and respect.
Full Job Description
Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer - Advanced Packaging (Engineering Specialist - Microelectronics / Semiconductor Engineering) with proficiency in packaging, assembly, and testing, related procurement standards, related control boards for program management and adjudication of nonconformities.

This position is based in El Segundo, CA and requires a minimum of four days per week in office.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting parts, materials, and processes (PM&P) program management functions which include - PM&P selection commensurate with application risk tolerance, control boards, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews


  • Provide ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, internal/external customers, and contractors on the evaluation, selection, and use of advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., 2.5/3D, system in package, multi-chip module) for space and missile applications


  • May lead cross-organizational teams and organize interfaces within department


  • Collaborate with industry colleagues, and component supplier personnel to create/maintain guidance and requirements related to selection, screening, qualification, and root cause failure analysis


  • Act as organization's designated representative at technical meetings, presentation, and workshops


  • Mentor less experienced staff - as required - and serve as role model


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline


  • At least eight years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience (time spent obtaining advanced degree counts towards this).


  • Proficiency in industry PMP requirements standards development for advanced semiconductor packaging - including related, component selection, assembly materials, and processes (PMP), and selection of elements


  • Experience supporting parts, materials, and processes (PM&P) program management functions which include -- control boards, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews


  • Excellent record of customer communication and interaction


  • Willingness to travel [domestically/internationally] approx. 25% of time


  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Advanced degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline


  • 8+ years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging (time spent obtaining advanced degree counts towards this).


  • Experience leading/managing teams to evaluate, select, and qualify electronic parts, materials, and processes (PMP) for space-related applications while balancing risks


  • Demonstrated ability to assess non-MIL PRF parts and develop appropriate methods for use in space and related high-reliability applications


  • Hold an active TS/SSBI security clearance


  • Proficiency in common root cause analysis tools during problem resolution


  • Experience collaborating with contractors, industry working groups, and/or associations such as NASA Electronics Parts Assurance Group, Defense Logistics Agency, Joint Electron Device Engineering Council, Automotive Electronics Council, during the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of active electronic parts for space-related applications]


  • Possess project management skills in applications such as MS Project, Jira, etc.


We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$117,300.00 - $175,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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4,000 employees
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1960

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