Lead SMT Process Engineer

Location: Torrance, California, United States. ITAR eligibility is required: candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Salary: $117K–$175K per year, plus equity and potential performance bonuses.

Company

hirify.global develops space infrastructure and advanced communications technology, including a global network of phased-array ground stations for satellite missions.

What you will do

• Develop and own the in-house SMT and PCB assembly process from prototype through production.
• Define standards for board assembly, inspection, rework, traceability, quality control, and workmanship.
• Integrate PCB assembly workflows, quality data, and production tracking with Manufacturo and broader manufacturing systems.
• Design and build the PCB assembly area, including layout, material flow, operator flow, and scaling plans.
• Select, source, and implement SMT, inspection, rework, ESD-control, tooling, storage, and facility equipment.
• Develop processes for solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, inspection, hand assembly, repair, and rework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in PCB assembly, SMT process engineering, electronics manufacturing, or related manufacturing roles.
• Experience developing and scaling SMT or PCB assembly processes in a production environment.
• Experience with PCB assembly equipment, inspection methods, and rework processes.
• Eligibility to work with U.S. Government space technology subject to ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience standing up a new PCB assembly line or manufacturing area from scratch.
• Experience selecting and implementing SMT production equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience integrating manufacturing processes with MES/MRP systems such as Manufacturo.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and related electronics manufacturing requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and discretionary performance bonuses.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible time off and 10 or more paid holidays annually.
• Retirement savings plans and professional development opportunities.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support during the application process.