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Location: City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, USA Posted: May 20, 2021

Job Description

The Gogo Business Aviation Failure Analysis Engineer role owns post-delivery failure analysis and supports in-process failure analysis. You will be a key contributor to our overall customer satisfaction and to the company profitability. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with electromechanical product manufacturing and troubleshooting. The right candidate understands data analytic techniques, has an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and can be innovative and collaborative in their approach to problem solving. If this sounds like an interesting and fun challenge, then:

COME ON BOARD THE QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM!
How will you make a difference?

  • Responsible for bench level failure analysis of products rejected from production or returned from the field
  • Writes clear and concise failure analysis reports
  • Identifies software bugs in embedded systems and provide feedback to Software Engineers
  • Assist technicians on problem solving
  • Collaborates with the Manufacturing, Test Engineering and Developments teams on product yield roadmaps during the product development cycle
  • Works with both the Design Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure that products designed can be manufactured in alignment with our established quality, reliability, and maintainability/serviceability targets
  • Provide feedback to Supplier Quality Engineers on technical issues and provide recommendations
  • Participates in ISO 9001/AS9100 audits and internal audits

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience in an engineering role in failure analysis, test and/or manufacturing of electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical products
  • Ability to travel up to ~10% (domestic and international)

Required Skills, Experience and Talents

  • Low level knowledge of design and functionality of embedded systems, FPGA’s, micro-processor, and ethernet interfaces.
  • Ability to troubleshoot to component level high speed interfaces including but not limited to, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and SATA interfaces
  • Knowledge of PCA design and fabrication processes
  • Proven experience with test and measurement techniques and tools (Network/Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Curve Tracers, Thermal Chambers, Thermocouples, etc.)
  • Failure analysis troubleshooting and data analytic skills on a variety of electrical circuits, Telephone, Wi-Fi, Cellular and other transceivers
  • Must be able to evaluate electrical, thermal and mechanical characteristics of integrated circuits, components, sub-components and systems to determine root cause of failure
  • Can generate failure reports and provide recommended corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of problems
  • Proficient with office software applications and a proven ability to use basic data analysis tools
  • Ability to quickly learn and develop new processes
  • Demonstrated practical experience in effectively leading others through structured problem-solving exercises.
  • Self-driven to achieve defined goals and metrics, requiring minimal supervision.
  • Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills
  • Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively

Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents

  • Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) test and measurement knowledge
  • Linux and NI LabView Scripting knowledge
  • PCA DFx knowledge
  • Familiarity with Agile PLM and UniPoint for data documentation in Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions and Engineering Change Requests
  • Experience leading and implementing change
  • Experience participating in external audits
  • Experience working in a company that has implemented and maintained a certified ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System

Compensation: $81,000 - $101,000

Target Annual Incentive: 5% of base compensation

Incentive Stock Program Eligible: Yes

Benefits: Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

Gogo is the leading global provider of network and broadband connectivity products and services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.

There are nearly 1,700 business aircraft currently flying with Gogo’s AVANCE L5 or L3 installed. As of third quarter earnings reported on Sept. 30, 2020, Gogo had more than 10,000 connected aircraft, comprised of 5,577 aircraft flying with its air-to-ground (ATG) systems onboard, and 4,737 aircraft with satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.

Gogo is an equal opportunity employer and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here.

Gogo participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.

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Gogo is a provider of inflight internet and entertainment.

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