Sr. Sustaining Engineer

Sagetech Avionics, Inc.; Bingen (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagetech Avionics, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Sustaining Engineer to enhance reliability and performance of existing avionics products.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, systems, test, manufacturing, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements that support mission‑critical applications. The ideal candidate has a technical engineering degree, strong problem‑solving skills, and experience in product support, testing, or sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with root-cause capability.
• Experience working across technical and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities, take ownership, and drive issues to resolution.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export‑controlled information and systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting existing avionics products, including production and field reports.
• Lead or support root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, systems, test, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve cross‑functional challenges.
• Support production, integration, and testing activities to maintain quality and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement engineering changes, product improvements, and component replacements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and configuration records.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, and long‑term performance.
• Support nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Ownership and prioritization

Export control eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, or systems engineering

Job description

Sagetech Avionics is looking for a hands-\u2011on Sustaining Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our existing avionics products. In this role, you’ll work alongside talented engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to solve technical challenges, investigate product issues, and implement improvements that support our customers and mission-\u2011critical applications.

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, identifying root causes, and turning engineering challenges into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting existing avionics products, including production and field-\u2011reported issues.
• Lead or support root-\u2011cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, systems, test, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve cross-\u2011functional engineering challenges.
• Support production, integration, and testing activities to maintain product quality and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement engineering changes, product improvements, and component replacements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, technical specifications, and product configuration records.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and long-\u2011term performance.
• Support nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in engineering, troubleshooting, product support, integration, testing, or sustaining engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-\u2011solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and identify root causes.
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and cross-\u2011functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage priorities, take ownership of technical challenges, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export-\u2011controlled information and systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience in avionics, aerospace, defense electronics, or other safety-\u2011critical products.
• Familiarity with hardware, embedded software, FPGA, RF electronics, or complex electronic systems.
• Knowledge of engineering change control, configuration management, and product lifecycle support.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards such as SAE ARP4754, RTCA DO-254, or RTCA DO-178C.
• Experience with root-\u2011cause analysis, failure investigations, reliability improvement, or manufacturing support.

Why Sagetech?

At Sagetech Avionics, we build technology that helps make the skies safer. Our work supports military and commercial customers, and our team is driven by practical problem-\u2011solving, technical excellence, and collaboration.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering challenges, partner with experienced professionals across disciplines, and contribute to the continued performance and improvement of critical avionics products.