Space EEE Components Engineer – Qualification & Reliability

Practicus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Private healthcare

Job summary

Practical space engineering opportunity with Practicus in Stevenage to lead EEE components activities for space missions. You will own selection, qualification, and assurance of electronic components across ESA, NASA, and commercial programs.

Key interfaces include design reviews with customers, PCB-style governance, and rigorous testing to ensure parts withstand space environments for up to 15 years. A strong background in ECSS/ESCC and radiation effects is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Components Engineering experience within ESA, NASA, or Commercial space programs.
• Deep knowledge of ECSS, ESCC, NASA, and MIL standards.
• Understanding radiation effects including TID and SEE.
• Security screening (BPSS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and approval of semiconductor, passive, and electromechanical components for space applications.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for EEE parts with customers and design reviews.
• Perform deep-dive assessments covering reliability, radiation performance, derating, and obsolescence.
• Define and support component qualification, screening, and LAT activities.
• Chair Parts Control Board activities and approve component selections, deviations, and waivers.
• Investigate component-related failures and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

ECSS/ESCC/NASA standards

Radiation effects (TID/SEE)

Cross-functional collaboration

BPSS readiness

Education

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

OMERE

SPENVIS

FASTRAD

SiliconExpert

Job description

Practical space engineering opportunity with Practicus in Stevenage to lead EEE components activities for space missions. You will own selection, qualification, and assurance of electronic components across ESA, NASA, and commercial programs.

Key interfaces include design reviews with customers, PCB-style governance, and rigorous testing to ensure parts withstand space environments for up to 15 years. A strong background in ECSS/ESCC and radiation effects is essential.