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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Electrical Engineer-Production Support

RF & Microwave EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeIndianapolis, IN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years of full-time engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of radio frequency (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 troubleshoot circuits to the component level.
  • Ability 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.
  • Experience writing or editing technical documents.
  • Microsoft Office skills, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance; an active Department of Defense Secret clearance is preferred.
  • Ability to travel domestically and abroad.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Commitment to quality.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE/EET) or a related field is required; a minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of an engineering degree.

Responsibilities

  • Answer technical questions from technicians repairing electronic components and assemblies on the production floor, and help troubleshoot and repair items as needed using analog, digital, and RF instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, frequency counters, network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
  • Work with test engineers to identify and fix test-equipment problems and ensure test requirements are addressed appropriately.
  • Work with design engineers to address parts obsolescence and manufacturability by identifying issues and options and developing recommendations for resolution and improvement.
  • Review bills of material for accuracy before release to production, overhaul, or repair.
  • Answer technical questions from suppliers of mechanical and electronic components.
  • Develop manufacturing procedures to assist technicians with product assembly, manufacture, and repair.
  • Generate drawings, change notices, or variances to support design changes needed to resolve issues encountered during product manufacture or repair.
  • Create program kick-off documentation and manufacturing routings.
  • Assist in developing bases of estimates for future work.
  • Integrate new technology into existing manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Design and reverse-engineering experience with defense-related products.
  • Experience with power supply theory and application.
  • Experience with circuit card assembly and cable assembly processes.
  • Experience with C/C++ programming.
  • Knowledge of configuration management processes.
  • Experience with Windchill product data management.
  • Experience developing and maintaining engineering technical data packages.
  • Knowledge of the production release process.
  • Experience developing manufacturing routings.
  • Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP); SAP is preferred.
  • Ability to estimate project or task level of effort for cost and schedule.
  • Developing technical leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead the resolution of technical challenges.
  • Military veteran with service experience.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred.

About the Company

V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

V2X is a public company that provides mission-critical aerospace and defense support services. Its offerings include logistics, maintenance, supply chain management, and training for military and government aircraft, ensuring operators stay mission-ready. The company works by delivering end-to-end aftermarket support—spares, repairs, logistics planning, and training programs—through a global network and contracts with national security agencies, notably the U.S. Department of Defense. V2X differentiates itself through strategic growth via acquisitions (notably Vertex Aerospace in 2018 and Raytheon’s defense training business in 2021, followed by a merger with Vectrus in 2022) to build a broad, integrated portfolio and scale its capabilities. Its goal is to be a leading, globally supported provider of defense and security solutions that keeps aviation assets ready and its clients prepared for mission requirements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Founded
1975

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