Senior Process Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
Hybrid
111K-139K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Provide hands-on production support and troubleshooting for assembly processes (die attach, wire bonding, epoxy, welding, PWB SMT). Train operators, write work instructions, apply DOE/statistical controls to improve yield, track metrics, and optimize factory layout and throughput.
Summary Generated by Built In
Responsibilities
  • Provide daily production support by taking a hands-on approach evaluating defects, working with operators and troubleshooting machines
  • Train operators and write work instructions to document key process steps
  • Support processes including eutectic die attach, wire bonding, epoxy attach, gap welding and PWB surface mount processes
  • Improve processes based on statistical analysis of data and by applying process controls
  • Track metrics and setup systems to ensure continual quality improvements
  • Improve factory layout to optimize throughput and improve efficiency and quality
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, material science, or equivalent) 
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience or demonstrate the ability to make improvements to a manufacturing process
  • Ability to multitask, keep track and bring projects to closure
  • Must show definite interest and desire to work on process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment
  • Must have aptitude for running scientific experiments with the use of DOE and other statistical techniques
  • Ability and desire to work hands-on in a team environment is necessary
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

WE VALUE:

  • 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment 
  • 7+ years comprehensive experience with automation equipment, equipment programing, running scientific experiments with the use of DOE and other statistical techniques
  • 7+ years working in a dynamic & cross functional team environment and demonstrating technical leadership
  • 7+ years of working experience with pick and place machines, epoxy dispensers, or wire bonding machines
  • 7+ years of recent hands on and technical experience with sourcing, selecting, and qualifying automation equipment
  • Must have good understanding of common assembly materials (e.g., epoxy, fine wires, mechanical assembly tools)
  • Must have great communication skills are required to work with a wide variety of people, including design engineers, project engineers, and manufacturing personnel

The annual base salary range for this position is $111,320 - $139,150. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.


In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/


The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.  Job Posting Date: 7/13/2026


Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, material science, or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience or demonstrated ability to improve manufacturing processes
  • Ability to multitask, track projects, and bring projects to closure
  • Demonstrated interest and desire to work on process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment
  • Aptitude for running scientific experiments using DOE and other statistical techniques
  • Ability and desire to work hands-on in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. (export control requirement)
  • Must show definite interest and desire to work on process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment

The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
  • Flexible Benefits Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
4,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.

Why Work With Us

We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.

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