Component Engineer

Tractor Supply; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

TSC's Production Solution team in Huntsville, AL seeks a Component Engineer to manage the selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in radar, seekers, and other advanced systems. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and suppliers to support component decisions within a systems engineering framework.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 2–4 years of industry experience, with familiarity in ECAD tools and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of industry experience in concept/layout design phases with parts and materials.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and RF, microwave, digital, and analog tech.
• Familiarity with component qualification or screening concepts.
• Ability to read component specifications, datasheets, drawings, and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support the management, selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in radar, seeker, and other advanced tech products.
• Assist with rapid development, demonstration, and initial product rollout of new technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and suppliers for component selection and lifecycle management.
• Maintain standard parts database and component management tools for identification and evaluation of qualified components.
• Create and maintain component specifications, source control documents, and other component docs.
• Research electronic/electromechanical components and provide technical information for component selection.
• Assist design engineering and manufacturing with component selection, handling, processing, and replacement.
• Support qualification and screening activities per customer/contract/PM&P requirements.
• Research component availability, lifecycle status, obsolescence, and alternate sources.
• Monitor GIDEP alerts and evaluate impact on development/production programs.
• Assist with component failure investigations and root cause analysis under supervision.
• Maintain accurate component records within PLM, ERP, and component management systems.
• Collaborate to resolve component-related issues across teams.
• Develop familiarity with industry standards and screening/qualification processes.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Systems engineering

Data analysis

Technical writing

Documentation

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence

SPICE

Silicon Expert

Teamcenter

Costpoint

Job description

TSC's Production Solution (PS) is currently seeking a Component Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role supports TSC Huntsville's development & production programs focused on radar systems, seekers, and electronic warfare systems. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the management, selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in radar, seeker, and other advanced technology products.
• TSC's PS team is responsible for the rapid development, demonstration, and initial product rollout of new technologies across the company.
• The Component Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and suppliers to support component selection and lifecycle management within a systems engineering and configuration management environment.
• Support the maintenance of TSC's standard parts database and component management tools used to identify, evaluate, and select qualified components.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of component specifications, source control documents, and other component-related documentation.
• Research electronic and electromechanical components and provide technical information to support engineering component selection.
• Assist design engineering and manufacturing with component selection, handling, processing, and replacement activities.
• Support component qualification and screening activities in accordance with applicable customer, contract, and Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) requirements.
• Research component availability, lifecycle status, obsolescence, and alternate sources to support program needs.
• Monitor Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alerts and assist with evaluating their impact on development and production programs.
• Support component failure investigations and root cause analysis under the direction of senior engineering personnel.
• Maintain accurate component records, specifications, lifecycle information, and supporting documentation within applicable PLM, ERP, and component management systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and configuration management teams to resolve component-related issues.
• Develop familiarity with industry standards, electronic component technologies, and screening and qualification processes.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree from an accredited program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related engineering or technical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in industry supporting concept and layout design phases with expertise in parts and materials.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and their applications, including RF, microwave, digital, and analog technologies.
• Familiarity with electronic components, materials, manufacturing processes, and component qualification or screening concepts.
• Ability to research and interpret component specifications, datasheets, drawings, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ECAD/design tools such as OrCAD, Cadence, or SPICE.
• Familiarity with component management and research tools such as Silicon Expert or similar platforms.
• Experience working with BOMs and engineering change processes.
• Familiarity with PLM or ERP systems such as Teamcenter, Omnify, or Costpoint.
• Basic understanding of electronic component lifecycle management, obsolescence, and the electronics component market.
• Familiarity with IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD, or other applicable electronic component standards.
• Experience working with configuration-controlled engineering documentation.
• Exposure to failure analysis, root cause analysis, or reliability engineering concepts.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

• ESOP participation
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Co-Sponsored Health Plan
• Paid Leave
• and much more

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, relig