General Atomics
General Atomics

Engineer VII

Poway, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $128,130.00 - 229,358.00 per year
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Skills

  • Surveillance
  • Computer Hardware
  • ROOT
  • RCCA
  • Management
  • Corrective And Preventive Action
  • Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Schematics
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Failure Analysis
  • Mentorship
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • Circuit Analysis
  • PCB
  • Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing
  • Design For Manufacturability
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • FMEA
  • Test Equipment
  • Oscilloscope
  • Logic Analyzer
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Material Requirements Planning
  • Configuration Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance

Summary

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Product Sustaining Electrical Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing team. This role focuses on sustaining production, troubleshooting complex hardware and system issues, and driving root cause and corrective actions (RCCA) across all product platforms. The ideal candidate brings decades of hands-on experience in electronic fabrication environments, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and long-term product performance.

DUTIES & 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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • 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.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10100516
  • Position Id: c38f480e30900949c7d383038761c496
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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