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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Senior Staff Product Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $229K/yr

15+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Product Sustaining Electrical Engineer to focus on sustaining production, troubleshooting complex hardware issues, and driving corrective actions across product platforms.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level support for sustaining engineering, including component obsolescence management, test failures, yield improvement, and production line support

Perform in-depth troubleshooting of electronic assemblies, boards, and systems down to the component level

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and develop robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring or high-impact issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality to ensure continuous product and process improvement

Review and update schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and documentation as part of sustaining activities

Support failure analysis on returned units and drive resolution of customer-reported field issues

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians

Interface with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical or component-related issues affecting production

Qualification

Electrical engineeringElectronics manufacturingAnalogDigital circuit analysisRoot cause analysisPCB troubleshootingTest instrumentationElectronic test equipmentDFM principlesERP/MRP systemsProblem-solvingDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative team work

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

15+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, fabrication, or test environments

Proven expertise in analog and digital circuit analysis, PCB troubleshooting, and test instrumentation

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM principles, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)

Experience with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, ECO processes, and configuration management tools

Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required