Components Engineer II

Voyager Technologies • San Diego, CA

9h • $125,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is seeking a hands-on components engineer to provide technical support for parts selection, parts management, parts creation, and quality control in support of high-technology space programs. The role works closely with design engineers, supply chain, quality, reliability, and other engineering teams to develop component requirements, select parts, address obsolescence, and ensure quality and adherence to design requirements. The engineer helps drive part standardization by recommending reuse of appropriate parts in the database and works with component manufacturers and distributors to obtain product roadmaps.

The position is also responsible for ECAD library maintenance and introducing new parts into the library, reviewing Product Change Notices (PCNs) and GIDEP alerts for their impact on components, advising affected teams, and managing data and part numbers. The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the level required for the position and applicable contract.

The good-faith base salary range is $125,000–$160,000, depending on experience, skills, and location. Voyager describes its compensation package as including flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, gym membership options, a 401(k) plan with company matching, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Understanding of EEE parts qualification and screening requirements.
• Some knowledge of JEDEC, EIA, and IPC standards, and applicable military, NASA (EEE-INST-002), and ESA standards.
• Some knowledge of Quality Assurance and practices for an Electronic Component Management Plan (ECMP).
• Knowledge of space design requirements, processes, and applications.
• Experience with electronic components including passive and active components, processors, memories, connectors, wires and cables, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, and lead-free control.
• Some understanding of analysis techniques such as thermal, structural, high-speed digital, and impedance control analysis.
• Understanding of configuration management, requirements, traceability, and related processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, with a positive attitude and high ethical standards.
• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multitask, work on multiple projects, and support production activities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the level required for the position and applicable government contract; appropriate access eligibility and need-to-know are also required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with grading tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for parts selection, parts management, parts creation, and quality control.
• Support development of high-technology space programs.
• Develop component requirements, select parts, and address component obsolescence.
• Coordinate with project, design, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements.
• Drive part standardization by recommending reuse of appropriate parts in the database.
• Work with component manufacturers and distributors to obtain product roadmaps.
• Maintain the ECAD library and introduce new parts into it.
• Review PCNs and GIDEP alerts for impacts on components used and advise concerned teams.
• Manage data and part numbers.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with more than 12,700 nationwide options and on-demand workout videos.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level