Aerospace Component Engineer: Lifecycle & Obsolescence

Teledyne Technologies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, via Teledyne Controls, seeks a component engineer in California to ensure reliability and long-term availability of electronic components powering avionics and data solutions. The role spans design through sustainment, collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

You will review schematics, manage BOMs, and assess substitutes to minimize obsolescence and risk, while supporting export controls and data analytics initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic components, electrical design fundamentals, and circuit behavior (required).
• Ability to interpret schematics and Bills of Materials (required).
• Experience with component lifecycle management or product development (preferred).
• Familiarity with obsolescence management and alternate sourcing (preferred).
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizenship or lawful status) (required).

Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers to select components meeting performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Analyze Bills of Materials to verify part accuracy, lifecycle status, and sourcing strategy.
• Review schematics and design documentation to understand component function within circuit designs.
• Perform component and Bill of Materials reviews to identify obsolete, non-preferred, or high-risk parts and recommend qualified alternates.
• Maintain component records and approved alternates within internal databases.
• Track manufacturer change notices and end-of-life risks and support mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to prevent production or sustainment disruptions.
• Support component testing, evaluation, and technical impact assessments for substitutions.
• Assist with export control and tariff classifications for electronic components.
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Electronic components knowledge

Schematics interpretation

BOM analysis

Lifecycle management

Alternate sourcing

Export control compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, via Teledyne Controls, seeks a component engineer in California to ensure reliability and long-term availability of electronic components powering avionics and data solutions. The role spans design through sustainment, collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

You will review schematics, manage BOMs, and assess substitutes to minimize obsolescence and risk, while supporting export controls and data analytics initiatives within a