14 aerospace and defense jobs found in Andover, MA

Job Description • Monitor line performance and take corrective action to eliminate process problems and improve yields. • Hands on responsibility for BTU in-line oven reflow, Asymtek dispensing and Universal placement equipment including process development, equipment programming and the SPC needed to ensure the highest yields, throughput, and lowest cost. • Implement and manage real time SPC and utilize Six Sigma tools such as PFMEAs to implement meaningful process controls • Monitor line yield, scrap and equipment utilization on a daily basis • Work with Design, Test, and Quality Engineering to implement yield and quality enhancements • Work with hourly production and maintenance personnel to improve line performance • Review all new product designs for compatibility with process capability • Identify and lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives • Initiate and approve manufacturing documentation and ECO's • Investigate problems, determine root cause, and...

Job Description Support design and development activities on VPS power supply products. Design activities include, but not limited to: o Build circuits on breadboards to test new electrical circuitries. o Perform electrical evaluation of products. o Collect and prepare data from a wide variety of experiments, electrical testing, and analytical evaluations. o Perform failure analysis using a variety of analytical techniques. o Process prototype kits for verification testing and design approval for the qualification of products. Use technical skills in engineering analysis, coupled with technical skills in high frequency switch mode power supplies and topologies for power supply circuits / systems. Must demonstrate ability to evaluate electrical components and circuitry for use in complex power components. Support sustaining engineering activities for the existing product lines. Support existing product designs and customer interface with Sales and Applications Engineering. Design...

Job Summary In this newly added role, the Engineering Technician - Automation is responsible for supporting Automation Engineering in the development, build, installation of manufacturing equipment and tooling with an emphasis on mechatronics. Job Description • Takes a lead role in installing both single pieces of equipment and whole manufacturing lines. To include: - Works with equipment and line lay out drawings. - Conducts mechanical assembly, drilling and tapping, and alignment - Installs and integrates control items such as sensor and scanners. - Installs and automation systems, PLCs and required electrical enclosures. • Ensure and provide that the system installation is following the given schematics, electrical and process pipe line diagrams. • Provides trouble shooting during startup of equipment • Provides trouble shooting for PLC, I/O, sensor, industrial camera, scanner, motion controller connections. • Provides mechanical assembly on any in house design and build...

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment...

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we're building a next-generation aircraft like no other-one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We are looking for an Engineer II, Electromechanical Engineering to join our avionics hardware team. In this role, you'll support the design and integration of avionics systems, working closely with senior engineers...

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Principal Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own and drive the architecture, design, and integration of avionics and aircraft-level thermal management...

Company Information: At HiArc, we believe clients don't need another vendor; they need a strategic partner who gets it. One who listens harder, thinks deeper, and builds smarter-around their needs, products, and goals. HiArc engineers and manufactures complex medical technologies with one goal in mind: creating the perfect fit for our clients. No off-the-shelf thinking. No compromises. Just a tailored, high-performance solution our clients need, the way they need it. That's why HiArc is the most client-centered partner in the market. We fuse design, engineering, and manufacturing into a seamless, collaborative process-crafted entirely around our clients. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, de-risking their processes and accelerating their path to market. And the result is a solution you won't find anywhere else. Join our team! We hire experts in hardware and software design, robotics, optics, fluidics, chemistry integration, motion and thermal control, risk...

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the CNC machining process to drive machine efficiency, reduce downtime and maintain safety. Responsibilities include analyzing process performance, reducing waste, developing technical documentation, reduction of non-conformance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting issues and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and maintains standard work for the machine shop. Develops and maintains standard work programming. Develops and maintains Continuous Improvement metrics. Troubleshoots non-conformances and implements Root Cause and Corrective Action. Design and Development of fixturing. Measure and improve first pass yield. Maintain department quality objects. Provide technical support for the machinist. Diagnoses of CNC program and tooling issues. Perform time studies to drive estimated run...

POSITION SUMMARY Oversee the creation, development and implementation of manufacturing details and processes to maintain proper product functionality, traceability and cost efficiency. Position requires cross functional collaboration with procurement, machining, weld, paint and quality departments to drive process improvement, ensure efficient workflow, meet quality requirements and cost targets. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Define and develop manufacturing processes. Create manufacturing routers based on product requirements and best practice. Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions. Establish control plans for critical features and special processes. Define inspection requirements to ensure compliance to customer requirements. Champion process development and improvement to quality and efficiency. Determine and eliminate root cause of quality defects created by existing manufacturing processes. Develop tools, fixtures and test...

POSITION SUMMARY Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Overall project management of customer contracts to include: • Review of contract & quality requirements • Maintenance of customer drawing files • Coordination of contract modifications • Implementation of engineering releases, change requests and change orders • Identification of purchase requirements Develop manufacturing plans including bill of materials, routing and work instructions. Coordination with corporate purchasing department to ensure timely procurement of material requirements Creation of shop drawings as required Interaction with vendors and customers Develop tools, fixtures, test equipment required for manufacturing Provides...

Mechanical Engineer - Electrothermal Group Location: Busek Co. Inc. Department: Electrothermal Propulsion Position Summary The Mechanical Engineer supports the design, development, and production of electrothermal propulsion hardware for aerospace applications. This role spans concept development through production support, with a strong emphasis on precision mechanical design, hardware integration, and close collaboration with manufacturing and test teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for electrothermal propulsion systems Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, and specifications Support hands-on assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of propulsion hardware Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective Support thermal, structural, and mechanical analyses as required Support test planning, execution, and post-test evaluation Investigate and resolve...

Design Engineer Location: Natick, MA Company: Busek Co. Inc.About Us: Busek is a leader in innovative space propulsion technologies, specializing in electric and chemical propulsion systems. Our team pioneers advancements in space exploration by developing cutting-edge propulsion solutions for government and commercial applications.Position Overview: We are seeking a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer with strong SolidWorks and mechanical design experience to support the development of advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft components. This role will involve both new product development and sustaining engineering , with a focus on making necessary adjustments to in-progress projects to optimize performance, manufacturability, and reliability . The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, analyzing, testing, and refining mechanical assemblies for spaceflight applications .Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using...

Qualification Engineer Location: Busek Co. Inc. - Natick, MA About Busek Busek Co. Inc. is a leading developer of advanced space propulsion and power systems. Our technologies support NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial aerospace partners. We design, build, and test mission-critical hardware that enables groundbreaking space exploration and defense applications. Position Summary The Qualification Engineer will play a key role in validating the performance and reliability of Busek's cutting-edge space propulsion and power systems. This role is highly hands-on, combining test planning, hardware setup, execution of environmental and functional tests, and data analysis. The Qualification Engineer will collaborate closely with design engineers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to ensure all systems meet rigorous customer and industry requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain test plans and procedures in alignment with product...

Position Summary: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, Safran group and company standards, and technical knowledge in the support of aerospace composite parts manufacturing. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and work stations according to Safran standards and Lean principles. Perform detailed simulations of Work In Progress (WIP) flows and/or production line workflow, using Safran software modeling tools, in support of optimal implementation decision-making. Execute, coach, and perform change management relative to structured improvement projects. Support Value Stream Manager (VSM) with designs for WIP handling and storage, and design and/or measurement of other VSM parameters mandated by Safran. Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions. Maintains and applies knowledge of best practices in...