Component Engineer I
Core
Select, qualify, and manage electronic components for military, aerospace, and space systems while maintaining product data integrity and supporting design execution.
Role type
Component Engineer I
Builds
Rugged embedded systems for defense, aerospace, and space applications
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Space, Embedded Systems
Required skills
Electronic component selection, Datasheet interpretation, BOM management, Component lifecycle management, Obsolescence risk mitigation, Regulatory compliance (RoHS/REACH), Lab tool usage, PLM system usage
Preferred skills
PCB design tools, Signal integrity concepts, Component intelligence tools, Reliability engineering basics
Technologies
Arena, Altium, KiCad, Cadence, SiliconExpert, IHS, Octopart
Responsibilities
Evaluate and approve electronic components for new and sustaining designs, Maintain and update component and BOM data within PLM systems, Support EE/ME/Systems teams in component-driven design trade-offs, Manage component lifecycle and obsolescence risk, Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC