Manufacturing Engineer II - PCB Fabrication

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At the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Westminster, Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state of the art RF and sensor technologies. If you'd like to join our growing operations team in a mission to enable our uniformed service members to go forth bravely and return home safely, this could be an ideal role for you. This role will be responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes for printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and related manufacturing operations. This manufacturing engineer ensures that products are built efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards while partnering closely with design engineering, production, quality, and customer teams. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with exceptional people and communication skills — building trust across the shop floor, engineering groups, and customers to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Technical & Process Ownership
  • Develop, document, and optimize PCB fabrication processes.
  • Define process flow, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Establish, validate, and maintain equipment settings while driving setup reduction to improve cycle time and process consistency.
  • Support new product introductions (NPIs) by collaborating with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and smooth transitions into production.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
  • Provided general manufacturing engineering support for related manufacturing operations
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements).
• Leadership & Collaboration Expectations
  • Maintain a presence on the shop floor to support daily problem-solving.
  • Respectfully challenge assumptions to arrive at the best technical solutions.
  • Balance customer requirements with practical production capabilities.
  • Contribute positively to team culture—mentoring, supporting, and helping others succeed.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., master's degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with printed circuit boards, engineering laminates, and/or electrochemical processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement projects.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.