Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup building autonomous gun turrets, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with electrical expertise to oversee cable assembly, quality standards, and testing on the production floor. You'll bridge design and manufacturing, ensuring high-reliability electrical systems meet IPC standards and perform in the field.

What you'll do

• Own cable and harness assembly processes, including cutting, stripping, crimping, and labeling
• Enforce IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 quality standards for electrical assemblies and PCBA handling
• Troubleshoot intermittent electrical faults and wiring anomalies to identify root causes
• Design and operate go/no-go test stations for harness and sub-assembly verification
• Manage and calibrate electrical assembly equipment like crimp presses and continuity testers
• Improve electronics integration by ensuring secure PCBA mounting and protected wiring routing

What they're looking for

• Wire gauges and connector types knowledge
• Crimping techniques and IPC-A-620 standards
• PCBA handling and IPC-A-610 quality verification
• Multimeter and continuity tester troubleshooting
• Harness production line setup and process design
• Test procedure development
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• High-reliability electrical assembly management

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off