Junior Electrical Engineer – Sustainment

Trenton Systems

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lawrenceville, Georgia

In Person

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Responsibilities

Support the lifecycle maintenance, reliability, and performance optimization of electrical systems through troubleshooting and data analysis. Manage engineering change requests and address component obsolescence to ensure operational safety and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

You have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with at least 1 year of experience in an electronics design and manufacturing environment. You are familiar with CAD/ECAD tools, electrical systems, circuits, components, schematics, and testing equipment, and possess strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CAD

ECAD

multimeter

oscilloscope

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP system

Microsoft Office

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

J Standard

MIL-STD

AS9100

Job Description

Description

Position Summary

The Junior Electrical Engineer Sustainment supports the lifecycle maintenance, reliability, and performance optimization of electrical systems and equipment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure systems remain operational, safe, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support rapid resolution of technical problems impacting operations 
  • Participate in GEMBA issues on released products 
  • Maintain and support systems/products throughout their operational lifecycle 
  • Address aging systems, obsolescence, and end-of-life challenges 
  • Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Orders (ECOs) 
  • Implement design updates, retrofits, and upgrades 
  • Identify and manage component obsolescence risks 
  • Work with suppliers to find alternate parts or technologies 
  • Update maintenance procedures and technical manuals 
  • Support field service teams with technical expertise 
  • Improve maintainability and reduce downtime 
  • Work with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams 
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues in lab, production, or field environments 
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, technical reports, and test records 
  • Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) 
  • Reduce lifecycle costs through design and process improvement 
  • Support warranty and service-related investigations 
  • Ensure systems comply with regulatory, industry, and safety standards 
  • Support audits, certifications, and quality reviews 

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Requirements

Required

  • Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field 
  • 1+ years’ experience in an electronics design and manufacturing environment 
  • Exposure to CAD or ECAD tools 
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and electronic components 
  • Familiarity with electrical schematics and testing equipment (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope) 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of process optimization techniques. 
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus. 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in team settings and with all levels in the organization 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards. 
  • Excellent project management skills 
  • Experience working within an ERP system  
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and identify priorities based on inputs 
  • Ability to read an Engineering BOM 
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.

Desired

  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and J Standard
  • Familiarity with regulatory or military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, AS9100) 
  • Six Sigma or Lean certification 

Trenton Systems

Founded in 1989, Trenton Systems provides the defense, government, heavy industrial, and commercial markets with customer-driven and USA-made rugged computing solutions. Equipped with the latest processing, AI/ML/DL, networking, security, and storage technologies, our solutions provide maximum performance and reliability for on-premises and edge deployments. (COTS, MOTS, and/or custom options available with industry standard or proprietary Trenton Systems USA-made boards or TAA-compliant third-party motherboards.) All solutions are engineered within a vetted and transparent supply chain, and are fortified by comprehensive multi-layer cybersecurity across the hardware, firmware, software, and network stack. Trenton Systems high-performance computing solutions meet or exceed the most stringent military and industrial standards to withstand the harshest of environments, and are produced in the company’s headquarters in Atlanta, GA, which is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management standards. Trenton Systems also provides in-house engineering, comprehensive lifecycle management, BIOS customization, strict revision control, lifetime support, and an industry-leading five-year warranty program. Average system lifecycle is 11 to 15 years.
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