Senior Sustaining Engineer

About the role

Elbit 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.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and modify test procedures for the troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
• Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and by instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, or 5-10 years functional experience may substitute
• Associate's degree is required, with a specific degree field in a Technical Degree (engineering, electronics, etc.)
• 5-10 years of functional experience is required, with 1-3 years of industry experience
• Training Pre-requisites: ESD and Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department, within one year of taking position

Skills And Abilities

• 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
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, voltmeters, signal generators, etc.)
• Good Working knowledge of basic computer applications

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees