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Senior Component Engineer, EW

Irvine, CA (OC-62)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

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

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