Hiring: Supplier Development Engineer, Electronics Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:29:05 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, PCB About the job Experience: •Space-technology electronics supply chain or flight hardware development experience •Technical fluency in PCBA fabrication, SMT/THT assembly processes, conformal coating, potting/encapsulation, cable/harness assembly, and box build integration •Background in supply chain risk management, electronics component obsolescence management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies •Operational familiarity with NASA workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739 series) or military electronics standards (MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-PRF-38534) Required Skills: •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 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 •Applied hands-on capability in IPC standards including IPC-A-610 (inspection), IPC-J-STD-001 (soldering), IPC-7711/7721 (rework), and IPC-A-620 (cable/harness assemblies) •Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, cable/harness drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and electronics test specifications •Operational familiarity with electronics inspection methods: AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection (BGA, QFN), ICT (In-Circuit Test), functional/parametric testing •Operational 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 •Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%) •Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site. Compensation: •$105,000 - $160,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!