Senior Sustaining Test Engineer - REF1285X

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Scope: The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level Engineering support to the operations business unit and departments by troubleshooting difficult problems, instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues in an effort to achieve EFW’s business plan and objectives and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems.
• Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and by instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues
• Write, review and modify test procedures for the troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties.
• Write ECPs on product to correct errors and to resolve production difficulties.
• Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and Process Improvement Implementation.
• Be prepared to support all schedule requirements through on-call or overtime requirements.
• Lead, participate and contribute to a team environment within the department and throughout the organization.
• Stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self development.   
• Adhere to internal ethics, procedures and external regulations and laws.
• Support the Sustaining Engineering and Operations department’s performance goals and objectives.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree of Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of relatable experience 
• Able to formulate resolution plans, solutions, and a concise, informational final report.
• Able to analyze technical data package for new programs with minimal supervision, to anticipate and prevent, where possible, production issues and risks. 
• Able to participate in small teams for issue resolution.
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision, and break them down into smaller, more simple tasks for the technicians to perform.
• Support programs in front of the customer, by professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to provide presentations when necessary.
• Exhibit a willingness to stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development.   
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, voltmeters, signal generators, etc).
• Good Working knowledge of computer applications.
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Active Security Clearance 

Preferred Experience:

• Master's Degree
• Experience in Defense Industry
• LabVIEW and/or Python
• Hardware Engineering background 

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

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