Production Support Electrical Engineer

Job#: 3021338

Job Description:
Senior Production Support Engineer - Hardware Integration & Troubleshooting

Clearance Required: Active or Interim Secret

Work Schedule: 9/80

Location: Onsite

Level: Senior (Level 5)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Production Support Engineer to lead troubleshooting, failure analysis, hardware investigation, and technical issue resolution within a fast-paced production and supplier environment. This role is highly hands-on, requiring strong hardware diagnostic skills, test equipment proficiency, and the ability to drive complex issues through full resolution while coordinating across multiple engineering and operations teams.

This position is critical to ensuring product integrity, maintaining manufacturing flow, and supporting continuous improvement across hardware, test, and production processes.
Primary Mission

Provide rapid, structured, and technically sound problem resolution for production and supplier hardware issues by identifying root causes, creating actionable correction plans, coordinating cross-functional resources, and ensuring timely closure.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead rapid assessment, triage, and resolution of hardware failures in production and supplier environments
• Identify required data, resources, and expertise to drive issue closure
• Develop troubleshooting paths and corrective-action plans; communicate these plans clearly to diverse cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of technical issues from initial diagnosis through final resolution
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting using:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Function generators
  • Programmable power supplies
  • Spectrum/network analyzers
• Analyze defect trends and yield data; implement improvements to reduce recurring failures
• Support and maintain the Technical Data Package (TDP), including engineering change documentation using product-lifecycle management tools (e.g., cPDM)
• Prepare and present engineering change packages to review/change boards
• Participate in peer reviews with engineering and operations teams
• Support general electrical engineering tasks associated with production, testing, and integration activities
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and various engineering groups to drive system-level improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and guide troubleshooting best practices when required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Digital, analog, RF, or mixed-signal testing and debugging
  • Troubleshooting complex circuit card assemblies or electro-mechanical systems
  • Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
  • Production or test support for electronic assemblies
• Strong proficiency using electrical lab equipment:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Function generators
  • Power supplies
• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Active Secret clearance (interim acceptable for submission)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting production efforts in a defense-related environment
• Electrical-engineering experience involving CCAs, EO, RF, seeker/sensor systems, or complex electronic subsystems
• Experience in:
  • Circuit design
  • CCA assembly and electrical test
  • Test automation
  • Sensor control
  • PCB fabrication and CCA manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with tools such as:
  • Mentor Graphics Designer
  • PSPICE
  • SystemVision
  • MATLAB / Mathcad / IDL
  • CST
  • Microwave Design Studio
  • HFSS
  • ADS
  • Spectrum analyzers / RF generators
• Experience with subsystem integration & test, post-test analysis, and issue investigation
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for yield/performance improvements
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and engineering presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and within small technical teams
• Experience with:
  • Technical oversight
  • Cost estimation and reporting
  • Coordination across functions
  • Preparing technical reports
  • Supporting proposals and change requests

Work Environment & Culture

• Highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Frequent interaction with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and engineering teams
• Emphasis on problem-solving, ownership, and proactive issue management

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.