Senior Electronic Component Reliability Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA • Irvine, CA

6h • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Electronic Component Reliability Engineer to provide hands-on component reliability support across Electronic Control Units (ECUs), the client’s defined component packages, and its current vehicle architecture. The role focuses on coordination and reliability at the intersection of component engineering, vendor management, and validation. The engineer will work with the client’s Component Engineering and ECU Reliability teams and engage vendors on components, specifications, sourcing, reliability requirements, and test data.

Requirements

• A BS in Electrical Engineering is preferred; Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is acceptable.
• Demonstrated understanding of electronic hardware components, their qualification, and their reliability, such as ICs/chips, transistors, and related discrete and passive components.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from component and design specifications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to independently maintain lists of parts, specifications, risks, and vendor actions.
• Experience engaging vendors on parts and sourcing discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Component reliability experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support directed component selection for upcoming designs, coordinating with the client’s Component Engineering team and vendors to help meet vehicle mission and reliability targets.
• Assist Component Reliability and ECU Reliability teams with Bill of Materials (BoM) reviews against vehicle life requirements and design guidelines, including coordinating vendor actions.
• Maintain the list of major component risks and controllers as directed, with routine vendor follow-ups for updates and data.
• Prepare and send vendor communications on reliability requirements, targets, and test plans, and manage follow-up responses.
• Collect, organize, and format component reliability test data from vendors, including routine follow-ups for missing or updated information.
• Coordinate root-cause activities, including meeting logistics, data collection, and regular Contract Manufacturer and vendor follow-ups to close action items.
• Engage vendors directly in discussions about parts, specifications, and sourcing.

What This Job Offers

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