Production Engineer

Production Engineer

V2X

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking an electrical engineer to support manufacturing and repair of defense electrical and RF systems. The candidate must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity and guide the successful completion of major electrical/mechanical subassemblies and final build and/or repair. The candidate should also be able to support multiple projects in a highly collaborative team environment. NOTE: This position is on-site daily.

• Answer technical questions from technicians on the floor who are repairing electronic components and assemblies. Help them to troubleshoot and repair items when necessary, utilizing a variety of Analog, Digital and RF instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, frequency counter, network analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and power meter.
• Work with test engineers to identify and fix problems with test equipment and ensure test requirements are addressed appropriately.
• Work with design engineers to address parts obsolescence and manufacturability, identifying issues, options, and to develop recommendations to resolve and improve.
• Review the Bill of Material (BOM) for accuracy prior to release to production or overhaul and repair.
• Answer technical questions from suppliers of mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop Manufacturing procedures to assist technicians with assembly/manufacture/repair of products.
• Generate Drawings, Change Notices or Variances to support design changes required to resolve issues encountered during the manufacture or repair of products.
• Create program kick-off documentation and manufacturing routings
• Assist in developing Basis of Estimates for future work.
• Integrate new technology into existing manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years full-time engineering experience
• Knowledge of RF systems and defense electronics
• Ability to apply engineering principles, theories and concepts to develop solutions to routine technical problems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and basic knowledge of reading mechanical drawings
• Experience in a manufacturing or depot support role working on electrical or electromechanical assemblies, such as circuit card assemblies, power supplies, electrical cable assemblies, or more complex systems
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and schematics to understand the functionality of Radar and RF assemblies and troubleshooting test failures
• Experience with electronics diagnostic test equipment to be able to troubleshoot circuits to the component level
• Able to understand electrical component datasheets and recommend replacements for obsolete parts
• Experience with common industry and military specifications and standards
• Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner
• Self-starter - motivated and proactive
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience writing/editing technical documents
• MS Office Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Existing Secret Security Clearance preferred or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to travel Domestically and abroad
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Strong commitment to Quality
• Able to lift 40 lbs

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE/EET), or related field.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.