Components Engineer II
About The Position
The Components Engineer supports high-technology space programs by providing hands-on technical support for parts selection, parts management, parts creation, and quality control. The role develops component requirements, selects parts, addresses obsolescence, and coordinates with design engineers, supply chain, quality, reliability, and other engineering teams to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements. The engineer drives part standardization by recommending reuse of appropriate database parts and works with component manufacturers and distributors to understand product roadmaps. Responsibilities also include maintaining the ECAD library, introducing new parts, reviewing Product Change Notices (PCNs) and GIDEP alerts for component impacts, notifying affected teams, and managing data and part numbers.
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, as well as 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 and related items, 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 minimal 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 able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level; requires U.S. citizenship.
- Must meet U.S. Person and export authorization eligibility requirements described in the posting.
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.
- Develop component requirements, select parts, and address component obsolescence.
- Coordinate with project, design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, reliability, and other engineering teams to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements.
- Promote part standardization by recommending reuse of database parts when appropriate.
- 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 in use and advise affected teams.
- Manage component data and part numbers.
- Support production activities and work across multiple projects.
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 access to more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) 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 with a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
