Electrical Engineer- Production Support

V2X; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for on-site work to support manufacturing and repair of defense RF systems. You will guide major electrical subassemblies, review BOMs, and develop manufacturing procedures in a collaborative, multi-project environment.

The role requires 6+ years in engineering, RF and defense electronics knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and drawings. Candidates must be able to travel and obtain DoD secret clearance. On-site daily in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE/EET) required; 8 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 6 years full-time engineering experience.
• Experience with RF systems and defense electronics.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Manufacturing or depot support experience on electrical/electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with PCB assemblies, power supplies, cables, and RF systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Answer technical questions from technicians on the floor and assist troubleshooting of electronic components.
• Collaborate with test and design engineers to identify issues and improve test requirements.
• Review BOMs for accuracy before production release.
• Develop manufacturing procedures for assembly, manufacture, and repair.
• Create program kick-off docs and manufacturing routings.
• Assist in basis of estimates for future work.
• Integrate new technology into existing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.

Skills

RF systems

Defense electronics

Schematics reading

Manufacturing support

Test equipment troubleshooting

Multitasking

Written and oral comms

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Network analyzer

Power meter

Windchill

SAP

C/C++

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking an electrical engineer to support manufacturing and repair of defense electrical and RF systems. The candidate must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity and guide the successful completion of major electrical/mechanical subassemblies and final build and/or repair. The candidate should also be able to support multiple projects in a highly collaborative team environment. NOTE: This position is on-site daily.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include:

• Answer technical questions from technicians on the floor who are repairing electronic components and assemblies. Help them to troubleshoot and repair items when necessary, utilizing a variety of Analog, Digital and RF instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, frequency counter, network analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and power meter.
• Work with test engineers to identify and fix problems with test equipment and ensure test requirements are addressed appropriately.
• Work with design engineers to address parts obsolescence and manufacturability, identifying issues, options, and to develop recommendations to resolve and improve.
• Review the Bill of Material (BOM) for accuracy prior to release to production or overhaul and repair.
• Answer technical questions from suppliers of mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop Manufacturing procedures to assist technicians with assembly/manufacture/repair of products.
• Generate Drawings, Change Notices or Variances to support design changes required to resolve issues encountered during the manufacture or repair of products.
• Create program kick-off documentation and manufacturing routings.
• Assist in developing Basis of Estimates for future work.
• Integrate new technology into existing manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years full-time engineering experience.
• Knowledge of RF systems and defense electronics.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, theories and concepts to develop solutions to routine technical problems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and basic knowledge of reading mechanical drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing or depot support role working on electrical or electromechanical assemblies, such as circuit card assemblies, power supplies, electrical cable assemblies, or more complex systems
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and schematics to understand the functionality of Radar and RF assemblies and troubleshooting test failures.
• Experience with electronics diagnostic test equipment to be able to troubleshoot circuits to the component level.
• Able to understand electrical component datasheets and recommend replacements for obsolete parts.
• Experience with common industry and military specifications and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner.
• Self-starter - motivated and proactive.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience writing/editing technical documents.
• MS Office Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance (active DoD secret clearance preferred).
• Ability to travel Domestically and abroad.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Strong commitment to Quality.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.

Desired Skills:

• 6-10 years of Engineering experience.
• Design and reverse engineering experience with defense-related products.
• Experience with Power Supply theory and application.
• Experience with circuit card assembly and cable assembly processes.
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of configuration management process.
• Experience with Windchill (product data management).
• Experience in development and maintenance of Engineering Technical Data Packages.
• Knowledge of the Production Release Process.
• Experience developing manufacturing routings.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) - SAP preferred.
• Ability to estimate level of effort on projects/tasks for cost and schedule.
• Developing technical leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead the resolution of technical challenges.
• Military Veteran with Service experience.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE/EET), or related field. Minimum 8 years of relevant technical experience will be considered in lieu of engineering degree.

What We Bring

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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