Aerospace Component Engineer

SEAKR Engineering; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Component Engineer to support cutting-edge aerospace electronics. This role involves selecting and testing components, ensuring quality and reliability for space applications. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, engaging in various engineering tasks that push the boundaries of technology. With opportunities for on-site, hybrid, or remote work, this position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including rich medical plans and a generous 401(k). Join a mission-driven company dedicated to changing the world from space!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EEE Parts Engineering experience in Aerospace or regulated fields.
• General knowledge of Military Performance Specifications and component requirements.

Responsibilities

• Select and test EEE components for aerospace applications.
• Generate specifications and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).
• Support project design reviews and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

EEE Parts Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Engineering Judgement

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

SEAKR is looking for a motivated, energetic Component Engineer (EEE Parts Engineer) to support the selection, application and test of components for state-of-the-art spacecraftelectronics. This role is a supporting engineering role in the Product Assurance Department, reporting to the Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) Manager. The focus is on Quality and Reliability in part selection and testing for electronic aerospace assemblies.This position is available for on-site, hybrid, or remote applicants. Job responsibilities include:

• Selecting electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components based on space program requirements and maintaining Bills of Material (BOM)
• GeneratingNon-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR) and supportingapproval process with customers
• Developing component qualification and up-screening requirements (including COTS components for use in space applications)
• Generatingcomponent qualification and screening reports
• Generatingspecifications for new custom components
• Performing pre-cap source inspections at supplier facilities
• Reviewing & dispositioning component test data &destructive physical analysis results
• Supporting component level failure analyses and supplier corrective action activities
• Communicatingclearly & effectivelywith management, suppliers & internal/external customers
• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of manufacturer’s technologies and process capabilities for various part types
• Supporting project design reviews internally and with customers
• Creating and maintaining part numbers, datasheets, and processing change requests in an ERP system
• Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
• Ability and willingness to act as the company GIDEP representative and assess and document published alerts for impact / disposition to piece parts and built and delivered hardware.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar major) is required
• Ideal candidates will have approximately 5+ years of EEE Parts Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry or a similar, highly regulated field (Military Defense, Medical, etc.).
• General knowledge of Military Performance Specifications and/orcomponent level requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-PRF-123, MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-55342, MIL-PRF-55365, EEE-INST-002, PEM-INST-001, etc.)
• Successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively and work pro-actively with remote team members, over IM, Email, Phone, and other virtual means of communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage one or more program assignments simultaneously
• Prior experience conducting EEE pre-cap or final source inspections, or familiarity with part construction analyses techniques and assessments
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to evaluate non-conforming EEE Parts for their suitability, reliability, and application against Mission risk-profiles.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, or other industry standards outside of Military specifications
• Experience with electronics manufacturing
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
• Experience with EEE parts testing (e.g., screening, qualification, DPA, re-life, etc.), failure analysis, and/or non-conformance resolution (such as 5Whys, 8D, Cause Mapping, or equivalent RCCA investigation methods) for both passive and/or active devices is highly preferred
• Experience generating and/or operating to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work instructions
• Experience with ERP Systems or other equivalent database management platforms (e.g., SAP, EPDM, Oracle, IFS, etc.)
• Previous leadership, mentoring, supervisory, or management experience is a plus
• Previous experience with Connectors and/or Cabling assemblies for space and vacuum applications

Additional Information

Compensation: Base payrange is $120,000-165,000, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

This position is eligible to be based remotely.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required