About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the Senior Principal Electronics Process Engineering position is someone who has experience or can lead the implementation of a new PCB manufacturing line, with a specific focus on pallet bonding and surface mount technology (SMT) processes. This role will be instrumental in driving process development, ensuring manufacturing efficiency, and optimizing production workflows to support high-quality PCB assembly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB manufacturing, SMT, and process engineering, along with experience in equipment selection, validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, development, and implementation of pallet bonding equipment, SMT and manual electronics assembly at low/mid volumes, ensuring adherence to quality, efficiency, and industry standards
- Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and automation solutions to optimize production workflows.
- Monitor and analyze process performance metrics, troubleshoot defects, and implement corrective actions to enhance product yield and quality.
- Partner with engineering team members in the new product introductions (NPI) by developing and iterating on board and box level assembly processes.
- Identify and implement Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for PCB related company products
- Provide inputs to manufacturing plans and operation strategy
- Develop trainings and standards for the production technician, and engineering teams to work with implemented equipment
- 12+ years of experience in manufacturing/mechanical/material engineering role or production environment
- Expertise in pallet bonding techniques, surface mount technology equipment stencil design, solder paste application, reflow soldering, and AOI
- Hands-on experience with SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, wave soldering, and conformal coating
- Background working with commercial electronics, including dual-use systems
- Understanding of commercial and dual-use electronics, with the ability to leverage COTS innovations to drive cost-effective, scalable solutions
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- US Citizen (future security clearance may be required)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances
- Experience with automation, robots, and other factory 4.0 technologies
- Proficient in documenting detailed assembly instructions with 3D models, pictures, diagrams, and text
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing elements
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety elements
- Use of SolidWorks, 2D and 3D modeling software
- Experience with RF Products, Electromechanical assembly and test
- Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems elements
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, materials engineering role or production environment
- Expertise in pallet bonding techniques, surface mount technology, stencil design, solder paste application, reflow soldering, and AOI
- Hands-on experience with SMT equipment including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, wave soldering, and conformal coating
- Background working with commercial electronics, including dual-use systems
- Understanding of commercial and dual-use electronics and ability to leverage COTS innovations
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- US Citizen (future security clearance may be required)
Epirus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Epirus and has not been reviewed or approved by Epirus.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is presented as up to 100% employer‑paid on some plans, with dental/vision and mental‑health support included. Bundled wellness access (Calm, gyms) and no‑cost onsite meals further increase perceived total value without added employee expense.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is framed as generous, with unlimited PTO and 19 paid holidays including a winter break. Parental leave is also highlighted, signaling broad coverage for different life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 6% is explicitly offered. This is positioned as competitive and contributes meaningful long‑term value.
Epirus Insights
What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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