Engineering Production Specialist

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain a Active Secret Clearance – Must be US Citizen

Location: Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Engineering Production Specialist to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. The team is seeking a talented, creative, and motivated individual to strengthen its ability to provide rapid and innovative solutions to challenging problems. The successful candidate is a cross-functional leader responsible for driving the operational execution of engineering development and prototype manufacturing from planning through assembly, integration, and delivery.

This role integrates program management, supply chain planning, supplier management, engineering manufacturing execution, and operational readiness to ensure prototype hardware is delivered to programs on time, within budget, and to the required quality and technical specifications. The candidate will be responsible for translating engineering technical data packages into clear, accurate, and executable manufacturing processes within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

This role serves as a critical interface between Engineering and Fabrication, converting drawings, bills of material, specifications, assembly requirements, inspection criteria, and other technical data into digital work instructions, routings, build sequences, and manufacturing documentation that enable efficient and repeatable prototype hardware builds. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes, is highly detail-oriented, and can translate complex technical requirements into practical instructions for manufacturing personnel. The role will support prototype builds across electronics, mechanical, cable, chassis, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Data Package Development and Manufacturing Support


• Develop manufacturing documentation for prototype hardware including PCBA, cable/harness assemblies, machined components, chassis/enclosures, and electro-mechanical assemblies.


• Partner with manufacturing personnel to validate work instructions and ensure processes are practical, clear, and executable.


• Update manufacturing instructions based on build feedback, engineering changes, lessons learned, and process improvements.


• Support rapid-turn prototype builds while maintaining appropriate configuration and revision control.


• Engineering and Manufacturing Interface – Collaborate with program engineers and planning team during design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews, kick-off meetings for high complexity hardware, and readiness reviews.


• Quality and Configuration Control – Incorporate inspection requirements, acceptance criteria and required documentation into manufacturing processes. Support non-conformance resolution by updating manufacturing instructions and coordinating dispositions where appropriate.


• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, clarity, scalability, standardized approaches, and the evolution of prototype manufacturing and use of the digital tools.

Must Have
Degree Level; Bachelor’s Degree
2 years – Program/Project Management OR Analysis
2 years – Project planning and execution
Excellent Problem Solving


Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM discipline
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, production engineering, technical documentation, or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions, routings, travelers, or similar production documentation; working with an MES, ERP, PLM, or other manufacturing data management system.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly methods


Preferred Skills:• Experience supporting prototype or high-mis/low-volume hardware manufacturing
• Experience with PCBA, cable/harness, machining, or electro-mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience with digital manufacturing systems and MES implementation, PLM-to-MES data flows and engineering/manufacturing configuration management, and ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing BOMs.


Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.


Our Perks Include:
PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work


• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.


401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:


• Eligibility on date of hire
• Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
• Vesting- 100%
• Contribution limit- $24,500
• Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
• Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
• Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over
$150k in 2025


Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.


Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.


Clearance Level:Interim clearance is sufficient for start
Work Location:This candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days/wk
Interview Process:Initial zoom, then in person interview


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.