Fabrication Engineer

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient for start. Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain an Active Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Fabrication Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team seeks a talented, creative, and motivated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Planner to strengthen the team's ability to provide rapid and innovative fabrication solutions. The Fabrication Engineer will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of program teams, internal shop operations, external vendors, and other team members to lead end- to-end assembly of custom-designed PCB assemblies for prototype systems. The successful candidate has the ability to work in many exciting areas such as procurement, fabrication and assembly, program management, research and technology development and operations management. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a state-of- the-art fabrication capability through the implementation of advanced digital engineering processes and the design of a new engineering and prototyping facility.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have an Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee end-to-end execution of procurement, fabrication, and assembly jobs, working closely with shop supervisors, vendors, and engineering teams
• Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness to ensure quality parts are delivered on time to meet program schedules
• Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials - assess need dates, cost, lead time, feasibility to meet design requirements, and readiness to start build
• Drive procurement and assembly start to meet program schedules
• Lead make/buy decisions for PCB assemblies with shop supervisors and engineering team
• Collaborate with engineering team on assembly procedure development and generate route information to properly plan fabrication/assembly steps
• Develop initial delivery dates based on historical data, feedback from vendors and supervisors, scheduling tools, and program schedules
• Work with engineering team to provide a forecast of upcoming work and update priority jobs for internal shops
• Report on job status to the engineering team, especially critical path components and assemblies
• Utilize existing processes and systems such as SAP to properly enter all transactions and report status
• Drive all vendor related activities to ensure successful part delivery
• Assist management team with continual improvement of both internal and external fabrication processes and utilization of new digital engineering tools
• Apply exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment
  

Desired experience:

• Digital engineering methodologies and data systems
• Electronic components planning, sourcing, and procurement
• PCB assembly planning, routing, tracking, and production control
• Conducting manufacturability reviews of PCB assemblies
• Hands-on experience machining custom-designed parts
• SAP, SolidWorks, SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD software, model based de?nition, and product lifecycle management tools
• Aerospace or national laboratory materials management

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar technical ?eld, or at least five years of relevant experience

The focus of this role is on PCB assembly components.

Must Have

• Degree Level :Bachelor's Degree

Electrical/Electronics Experience:

• 5 years - Oversee end-to-end execution of assembly jobs
• 5 years - Procurement of PCB components
• 5 years - Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials
• 5 years - Track assembly work that is in progress
• 5 years - Materials Management
• 5 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 5 years - Maintains Master Schedules
• 5 years - Production Management

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
  

Location: Candidate is expected to work onsite 4 days/wk and can be remote 1 day/wk. This is the long term plan for the team given the hands-on nature of the work being performed.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient for start. Authorized to Work in the US

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer