Electrical Quality Engineer (PCB experience)

Electrical Quality Engineer

Busek is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Quality Engineer to join our growing team. The Electrical Quality Engineer will be responsible for overseeing product quality and quality assurance activities for electrical hardware, including Power Processing Units (PPUs), printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies used in aerospace and propulsion systems. This role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, contract manufacturers, suppliers, program management, and supply chain to ensure products meet engineering requirements, customer expectations, and applicable quality standards. Key responsibilities include contract manufacturer oversight, product documentation, inspection and testing, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, approve product EIDP
• Routinely verify and validate key processes for product contract manufacturer [on-site at CM as-needed]
• Develop and manage product RCCA/8D
• Chair and coordinate product MRBs
• Manage and facilitate product NCs
• Develop and own execution of Manufacturo diagnostic work instructions
• Develop and manage rework/repair instructions for contract manufacturer
• Collect and Manage EIDP artifacts associated with diagnostic and repair/rework
• Support Program Manager and Supply Chain with material management associated with diagnostic/repair/rework
• Inspect incoming PCB materials, bare boards, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs) for compliance.
• Review electrical schematics, Gerber files, and assembly drawings.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA/8D) for manufacturing defects.
• Oversee test methods like Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection (AXI), and flying probe testing.
• Monitor process capability and quality metrics using Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in PCB/PCBA quality engineering, electronics manufacturing, hardware test, electronics validation, or a closely related field
• Engineering Documentation: Ability to interpret electrical schematics, Gerber files, PCB layouts, assembly drawings, and technical specifications
• Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality standards and electronics manufacturing practices, including IPC standards, ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, supply chain, and supplier teams
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional onsite visits to contract manufacturer facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, propulsion, defense, or other high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with Power Processing Units (PPUs), power electronics, or complex electronic assemblies.
• Experience managing EIDPs and product quality documentation for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers on PCB/PCBA quality, manufacturing issues, process verification, and corrective actions.
• Experience with RCCA, 8D investigations, supplier corrective actions, MRBs, nonconformance reports, and customer quality issues.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-6012, or other PCB/PCBA manufacturing and inspection standards.
• Experience developing diagnostic, repair, or rework instructions for electronic hardware.
• Experience with Manufacturo or similar manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management tools.
• Experience with LabVIEW and/or Python-based automated hardware testing.
• Experience debugging complex electronic systems involving processors, sensors, power electronics, RF components, or other high-performance hardware.
• Experience developing automated test fixtures, test scripts, or hardware/software interfaces.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing process capability analysis.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma, or other quality certification is a plus.

Why Join Busek?

Busek develops advanced propulsion and aerospace technologies for commercial, civil, and government space missions. Our hardware supports cutting-edge spacecraft and satellite programs, offering engineers the opportunity to work on highly technical, first-of-a-kind systems in a collaborative environment with humble, smart people working on challenging engineering problems.

Benefits

Busek offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k), performance bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

Due to the nature of work performed under U.S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens.