Hardware Component Engineer - Electrical
Core
Select, qualify, and manage the lifecycle of electronic and electromechanical components to support product development and sustainment for mission-critical MANET and MIMO communications systems.
Role type
Hardware Component Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
MANET radios and MN-MIMO waveform systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety
Domain
Defense communications / Hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
component selection and qualification, lifecycle management (PCN/EOL), supply chain risk mitigation, failure analysis, regulatory compliance (RoHS/REACH), PLM systems, DFMEA, PPAP
Preferred skills
RF system design, wireless communication productization, high-speed/MIL-grade connectors, environmental/reliability standards (IPC/JEDEC), NPI support
Technologies
FPGA, Processor, FEM, RF, connectors, harnesses, enclosures
Responsibilities
Select and release electronic/electromechanical components; Review and approve component specifications and drawings; Partner with design/mechanical/manufacturing teams; Evaluate alternate components; Monitor component lifecycle and drive mitigation plans; Support failure analysis and root cause investigation; Ensure regulatory and reliability compliance; Maintain component databases and documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
