About this role
Join Our Team as Electronics Engineer II !
About the Company:
Thomas Global Systems is a leader in the design, manufacture and support of high-integrity aviation and defense electronics, operating out of locations in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California.
About the Role:
The Electronics Engineer II supports the design, development, qualification, production and sustainment of electronic hardware for aerospace and defense products. The role combines circuit design, prototype development and testing with hands-on production support, troubleshooting and failure analysis, working with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve hardware issues, implement engineering changes and maintain product performance throughout the lifecycle.
Location: Irvine, CA, fully onsite.
What's on Offer:
- A varied, fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
- Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefit package.
- Join a team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation, collaboration, and national security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electronic circuits and circuit card assemblies (CCAs) from concept through prototype, qualification, and transition to production.
- Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Perform board bring-up, verify circuit functions, and troubleshoot hardware at the system, CCA, and component levels.
- Provide hands-on engineering support to production and repair teams, resolving hardware and test equipment failures.
- Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies to diagnose issues and verify corrective actions.
- Support hardware integration with firmware, test equipment, and higher-level systems, including environmental and qualification testing.
- Investigate field returns and document failure symptoms, troubleshooting results, root causes, corrective actions, and recommended disposition.
- Support Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and implement approved changes to hardware, documentation, and test equipment.
- Evaluate obsolete components and proposed alternate parts for form, fit, and function, including testing to confirm suitability.
Required Skills, Experience and Behaviors:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in electronic hardware design, development, or production engineering support.
- Working knowledge of analog and digital circuits, schematic capture, PCB layout principles, and electronic components.
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up, component-level troubleshooting, and electronic test equipment.
- Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
- Experience with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and verification of corrective actions.
- Familiarity with engineering change control, configuration management, and component obsolescence.
- Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering and production teams.
- Aerospace or defense electronics experience, including exposure to environmental qualification testing and quality requirements, preferred.
Apply now and take your career to new heights!
Base salary range of $115,000 - $125,000 DOE per annum. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to location, skill set; relevant experience; and other business and organizational needs.
At-Will Employment Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an at-will employer. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated by the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any reason or no reason at all.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected].