Sustaining Engineer

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world.

NAI was proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island by Newsday! Our culture is very collaborative. We have team building events, company picnics, special event day and employee game room. Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers to see more about what makes us a unique place to work.

Summary:

As a Sustaining Engineer at North Atlantic Industries (NAI), you support and enhance the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of advanced embedded electronic systems, with a focus on analog and mixed-signal circuit design and synchro/resolver-based technologies. This role is critical to maintaining high-reliability products used in aerospace and defense applications, ensuring continued operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Support sustaining engineering activities for high-reliability electronic assemblies, including analog and mixed-signal circuit designs
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues in legacy and production hardware, including synchro and resolver interface circuits
• Perform root cause analysis on field returns and production failures; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Design, test, and validate analog circuitry including signal conditioning, filtering, and data acquisition systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and design engineering to ensure product performance and compliance
• Update schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation to support product changes and obsolescence mitigation
• Develop and execute validation and verification test procedures for electronic systems and subsystems
• Provide hands-on technical support to production, including debugging PCB assemblies and test stations
• Evaluate and qualify replacement components for obsolete or end-of-life electronic parts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization
• Candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), and must be able to provide appropriate documentation upon hire to verify this status. Please note that some positions involve sensitive customer contracts and require U.S. citizenship as a condition of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 3-7+ years of experience in electronics engineering, with emphasis on analog circuit design
• Direct experience with synchro/resolver technology, including excitation, signal conditioning, and decoding techniques
• Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal design (amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, precision signal chains)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot circuits at component and system level using standard lab equipment
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent)
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics environments preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with Analog Devices Blackfin DSP programming or embedded processing platforms
• Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques related to resolver-to-digital conversion
• Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based system integration
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in complex electronic systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional teams

North Atlantic Industries offers comprehensive and competitive packages including:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) with company matching contributions
• Vacation, holidays, sick
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Opportunities for learning and career development

Work Schedule and Environment

• Monday to Friday, Day Shift
• Discretionary 9/80 Schedule
• Business casual dress code

North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at 631-567-1100 or by email at hr@naii.com. As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Any employees or applicants who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities can contact us by sending an email to hr@naii.com or by calling 631-567-1100.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $120,000 per year