Sustaining Engineer
Core
Ensure performance, quality, and throughput of post-exhaust manufacturing processes for Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) on the factory floor.
Role type
Sustaining Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Post-exhaust manufacturing operations for high-reliability aerospace and defense components
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / RF Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical or RF systems, Root cause and corrective action investigations, Manufacturing process optimization, Cross-functional collaboration, High-reliability industry experience
Preferred skills
Experience with vacuum devices, high-voltage RF hardware, TWTs, Contamination-sensitive environment handling
Technologies
Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), RF hardware, Vacuum devices
Responsibilities
Own and support post-exhaust manufacturing operations (preparation, packaging, testing, release), Monitor production performance and implement yield improvements, Lead troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, RF, and packaging issues, Conduct root cause and corrective action investigations, Partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve failures, Update procedures and documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC