Senior Electrical Engineer, Sustaining & Root-Cause Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 128,130 - 229,358; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Product Sustaining Electrical Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing team in Poway, CA. This role is crucial for sustaining production and troubleshooting complex hardware issues while ensuring long-term product performance.

The ideal candidate should possess vast hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or fabrication.
• Proven expertise in analog and digital circuit analysis and PCB troubleshooting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for sustaining engineering activities.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of electronic assemblies and systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit analysis

PCB troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Product Sustaining Electrical Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing team in Poway, CA. This role is crucial for sustaining production and troubleshooting complex hardware issues while ensuring long-term product performance.

The ideal candidate should possess vast hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.