Electrical Systems Design Engineer Jobs in California

Electrical Engineer – ATE Systems (Test, Troubleshooting & PCB Design)

Port Hueneme, CA

About Us:

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran-Owned government contractor delivering engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of more than 200 professionals is dedicated to providing practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that support critical missions.

Headquartered in Oxnard, California, JSL supports government customers across the nation. We foster a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and accountability, empowering our employees to perform at a high level and continuously improve the way we serve our customers.

At JSL, our people are the foundation of our success. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team.

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems and associated VLS tasking. This role blends system-level troubleshooting, PCB design, production support, and field deployment, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable working at a lab bench, on the production floor, and at remote customer sites.

The selected candidate will support testing, diagnostics, failure investigation, and modification of ATE systems, while contributing to schematic updates, PCB design efforts, and technical documentation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring ATE systems meet operational requirements across both production and fleet environments.

This is not a purely design or desk-based role—the engineer will be expected to actively troubleshoot hardware, support technicians, and resolve real-time system issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair support for ATE systems and associated hardware in house and off site at customer locations
• Diagnose and resolve system-level and board-level failures (power, analog, digital, interfaces)
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for production and field issues
• Redline and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Design and modify printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer
• Coordinate PCB fabrication, assembly, and validation with external manufacturers
• Support on-site installation, integration, and acceptance testing of ATE systems
• Provide hands-on production floor support, working closely with technicians and operators
• Lead Projects and design automated test equipment from cradle to grave
• Assist with ATE system modifications, upgrades, and performance improvements
• Develop and deliver:
  • Test reports
  • Failure investigation reports
  • Updated schematics and design documentation
  • Travel and field service reports
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy of all deliverables
• Travel up to 50% to support on-site efforts at various facilities with short notice

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work [RG2] in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting electronic systems, ATE, or similar test environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues at system and board level
• Experience working with:
  • Oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators
  • Analog and digital circuits
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and redlining electronic schematics
• Proficiency with PCB design and layout tools, preferably Altium Designer
• Ability to support production environments and resolve time-sensitive issues
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (power distribution, signal integrity basics, grounding)
• Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication and briefing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VLS Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) architectures (PXI, VXI, or custom rack systems)
• Familiarity with test program environments (e.g., LabVIEW or similar frameworks)
• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or defense-related systems
• Background in production support, manufacturing test, or depot-level maintenance
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
• Experience performing root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, fault tree)
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, rework, or component-level repair
• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes (ECOs)
• Understanding of communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, RS-422/485, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience supporting field installations and system integration

Work Environment:

• Combination of:
  • Engineering lab
  • Production floor
  • Field/customer sites
• Frequent interaction with:
  • Technicians
  • Production personnel
  • Program and engineering teams
• Fast-paced environment with real-time problem-solving requirements

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Government- granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning employees, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as military, or as a veteran or as a qualified disabled veteran, ancestry, citizenship, national origin.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please contact HR@jsltechinc.com if you need accommodation for the application process.