Aerospace Component Engineer — Rugged Electronics

Systel Telecom; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systel is seeking a Component Engineer to bridge design engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing for aerospace rugged systems. You will guide part selection, ensure environmental and performance compliance, and mitigate obsolescence across hardware programs.

The role emphasizes AS9100/DO-254 familiarity, working with sourcing teams, and maintaining qualified component databases to support reliable mission-critical platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years of dedicated experience in component engineering or related electronics manufacturing.
• Aerospace experience with AS9100 and DO-254 familiarity.
• Experience with ruggedized computing systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Part qualification and selection to meet environmental and performance criteria.
• Obsolescence management and lifetime-buy strategies.
• Sourcing collaboration to identify qualified suppliers and review changes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and counterfeit parts prevention.
• Maintain component database and technical documentation.

Skills

Component engineering

Hardware design support

Supplier evaluation

Regulatory compliance

AS9100 knowledge

DO-254 familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Systel is seeking a Component Engineer to bridge design engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing for aerospace rugged systems. You will guide part selection, ensure environmental and performance compliance, and mitigate obsolescence across hardware programs.

The role emphasizes AS9100/DO-254 familiarity, working with sourcing teams, and maintaining qualified component databases to support reliable mission-critical platforms.