Sr Prin Component Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Responsibilities: Serve as the lead EEEE parts or materials-and-processes engineer across space and terrestrial programs, driving component engineering strategy Lead component reviews, assessments, and analyses to ensure compliance with space, military, and customer requirements Collaborate with customers, government agencies, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and meet contractual obligations Guide technology insertion, component selection, and standardization while balancing business, environmental, and circuit-application constraints Lead proposal efforts by analyzing and providing basis of estimates Generate and update component drawings, verification packages, and risk assessments for design reviews Perform alternate-part evaluations, reliability assessments, and MRB support Develop EEEE parts specifications, screen/qualification test plans, and manage part qualifications with external test houses Present NSPARs, NSMARs, and technical findings to customers with confidence Design and lead component engineering processes spanning part reviews, up screens, non-conformance tracking, etc. Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across programs

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or 10+ years of relevant component engineering experience 10+ years of defense, aerospace industry experience Prior experience as lead component/reliability engineer on defense, aerospace, or space programs Experience as component engineering representative on proposals for space and military applications Strong knowledge of military/industry standards (MIL, ASTM, AEC, ESA, NASA) Understanding of electronic fabrication processes (SMT, chip and wire, hybrids) and circuit card assembly design/manufacturing Experience with NSPAR processes, MIL-STD-883 environmental testing, and passive/active component reliability Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one (US citizenship required) collaboration with cross-functional teams mentoring junior engineers clear communication with customers and stakeholders MIL/ASTM/AEC/ESA/NASA standards knowledge NSPAR/NSMAR processes, MIL-STD-883 testing electronic fabrication processes (SMT, chip and wire, hybrids)