Job Details

Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Sustaining Engineer to manage the ongoing support and evolution of our electronic hardware products, with a strong emphasis on reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management in defense-related applications. This role includes supervisory responsibility over a small team of sustaining engineers and support staff, in addition to leading sustaining activities such as component engineering, PCB updates, and CAD library management. The Lead Sustaining Engineer will also mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the team. The ideal candidate has a background in electronics design and sustaining engineering, preferably within the defense industry. A deep understanding of industry standards, obsolescence management, and regulatory compliance is essential

Skills

New product development, analog circuit design, digital circuit design, matlab, PCB Debugging, component level troubleshooting, component engineering, labview, cad software

Top Skills Details

New product development,analog circuit design,digital circuit design,matlab,PCB Debugging,component level troubleshooting,component engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Product Lifecycle & Sustaining Engineering Management - Be the primary point of contact for sustaining engineering within cross-functional teams. - Own and manage the full product lifecycle for released electronic products. - Drive sustaining engineering efforts to improve product quality, reliability and performance. - Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to implement design improvements that optimize manufacturability and production efficiency. - Support the resolution of hardware quality issues and customer-reported problems. - Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of sustaining engineers and technical staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. Change Management & Operational Support - Lead and support change management initiatives and engineering change orders (ECOs). - Provide operational guidance during new product development to support efficient design, testing, and packaging. - Participate in and facilitate design reviews, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring engineering best practices are upheld. - Oversee component lifecycle management, including identifying replacements for obsolete or at-risk parts. - Maintain and update the Approved Component List (ACL) with proper traceability and documentation. CAD Librarian - Own and manage the electronic CAD library (schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models). - Define and enforce CAD library standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and version control.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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