Component Engineer
Core
Ensure reliability and long-term availability of electronic components powering aircraft data management and avionics solutions by managing the full lifecycle from design through sustainment.
Role type
Component Engineer (Electrical Engineering)
Builds
Avionics solutions, onboard data management systems, and wireless connectivity for commercial and military aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / Avionics
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, circuit behavior analysis, schematic interpretation, Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis, component lifecycle management, obsolescence management, supply chain collaboration, export control knowledge.
Preferred skills
Product development experience, alternate sourcing strategies, data analytics, AI-enabled tool development.
Technologies
Internal component databases, export control classification systems, data analytics platforms.
Responsibilities
Partner with engineers to select components meeting performance and reliability requirements; analyze BOMs for accuracy and sourcing strategy; review schematics to understand component function; identify obsolete or high-risk parts and recommend alternates; track manufacturer change notices and end-of-life risks; collaborate with supply chain to prevent production disruptions; support component testing and technical impact assessments; assist with export control and tariff classifications.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
