Component Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

At Teledyne Controls, the Component Engineer supports the reliability and long-term availability of electronic components used in aircraft data management and avionics solutions. The role works across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, applying electrical engineering knowledge to maintain product integrity throughout the product lifecycle, from design through sustainment. The engineer partners with electrical and mechanical engineers on component selection, reviews Bills of Materials and design documentation, manages component records and approved alternates, and monitors manufacturer changes and end-of-life risks. The role also supports component testing, substitution assessments, supply continuity, export-control and tariff classifications, and process improvements using automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
0–2 years of hands-on work experience in component engineering, electrical hardware engineering, or electronic product development.
Knowledge of electronic components, electrical design fundamentals, and circuit behavior.
Ability to interpret schematics and Bills of Materials.
Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with component lifecycle management or product development.
Familiarity with obsolescence management and alternate sourcing.

Responsibilities

Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers to select components that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
Analyze Bills of Materials to verify part accuracy, lifecycle status, and sourcing strategy.
Review schematics and design documentation to understand component functions within circuit designs.
Review components and Bills of Materials to identify obsolete, non-preferred, or high-risk parts and recommend qualified alternates.
Maintain component records and approved alternates in internal databases.
Track manufacturer change notices and end-of-life risks and support mitigation planning.
Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to prevent production or sustainment disruptions.
Support component testing, evaluation, and technical impact assessments for substitutions.
Assist with export-control and tariff classifications for electronic components.
Contribute to process improvements, including automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.