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 communications systems.
Role type
Hardware Component Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
MANET radios and MIMO waveform communications systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety.
Domain
Defense and Public Safety Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
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, IPC/JEDEC standards, NPI support
Technologies
FPGA, Processor, FEM, RF, connectors, harnesses, enclosures
Responsibilities
Select and release electronic/electromechanical components; Review and approve component specifications for NPI; Partner with design/mechanical/manufacturing teams; Evaluate alternate components to mitigate supply chain risks; Monitor component lifecycle and drive mitigation plans; Support failure analysis and root cause investigation; Ensure components meet regulatory and reliability requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC