Senior Engineer, Electronics Development Process

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer, Electronics Development Process to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing advanced electronics engineering processes for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) development. The Senior Engineer will ensure adherence to IPC Development Processes, IPC Schematic & Layout Standards, and PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) processes. This is a key role in enhancing and streamlining our PCB development lifecycle and ensuring high-quality, manufacturable designs.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Manage Electronics Engineering Processes: Create and oversee the electronics engineering processes for PCB development, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Audit and Monitor Engineering Processes: Regularly monitor and audit electronics engineering processes to maintain quality and compliance.
• DFM Expertise: Utilize Siemens Mentor Valor DFM tools to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Training & Awareness: Lead training sessions to raise awareness of IPC Standards, ensuring all team members understand their importance and implementation.
• Library Gatekeeper: Act as the Department’s Altium Library Gatekeeper, overseeing the creation and management of PCB components and templates in collaboration with the Drawing Office.
• Rapid Prototyping Solutions: Create and manage rapid prototyping solutions in partnership with Halcon Procurement to facilitate quick-turn prototype builds.
• Technical Buyer for Prototyping: Serve as the technical buyer for the department’s rapid prototyping needs, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and training for junior technical personnel, promoting continuous development within the team.
• DO-254 Experience: Utilize your basic knowledge and experience with DO-254 standards in the development process.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Responsibility: Accept responsibility for technical performance at both subsystem and system levels.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain a pleasant, collaborative personality, working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Independence & Initiative: Capable of working independently, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Expertise in IPC Standards: Deep understanding of IPC Development Processes & Standards.
• Mentorship Skills: Strong ability to mentor and train junior technical personnel.
• Specialist in DFM Tools: Specialist-level expertise in using DFM tools like Siemens Mentor Valor for efficient PCB design.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced defense design and development environment.
• Experience with Siemens Mentor Valor DFM tools is required.
• Exposure to DO-254 development methodology is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to mentor and train junior engineers in PCB development and related processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering (or higher).
• Certifications in IPC (International Printed Circuit) standards are a plus.