Senior Component Engineer, EW
Core
Own component qualification, second-sourcing, and lifecycle management for electrical, mechanical, and RF hardware in electronic warfare systems.
Role type
Senior Component Engineer (Electronic Warfare)
Builds
Next-generation electronic warfare platforms and Lattice OS-integrated military systems
Domain
Defense / Electronic Warfare / Hardware Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
component qualification, second-source management, form-fit-function analysis, BOM review, supply chain risk mitigation, lifecycle management (EOL/PCN), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
RF and microwave components knowledge, PCB materials expertise, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment experience
Technologies
RF components, microwave components, PCB materials, semiconductors, connectors, switches
Responsibilities
Define and execute qualification plans for new parts and sources; identify critical single-source components and drive second-source qualification; perform form-fit-function analysis on candidate alternates; embed with design engineers to influence component selection early; serve as component resource to drive commonality and reuse; manage engineering response to obsolescence and supply chain risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC