Component Engineer: Radar & EW Systems | Flexible Work

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a Component Engineer to support the lifecycle of electronic components used in radar, seekers, and related defense systems. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure proper component selection and documentation.

The candidate will manage component specifications, perform research on parts and materials, and assist with qualification and obsolescence activities while coordinating with

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 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 technology products.
• Maintain the standard parts database and component management tools to identify, evaluate, and select qualified components.
• Create and maintain component specifications, source control documents, and other component 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 in line with PM&P requirements.
• Research component availability, lifecycle status, obsolescence, and alternate sources.
• Monitor GIDEP alerts and assess impact on development and production programs.
• Support component failure investigations and root cause analysis under senior engineers.
• Maintain accurate component records, specifications, and lifecycle information in PLM/ERP systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and configuration management teams to resolve issues.
• Develop familiarity with industry standards, electronic component technologies, and screening/qualification processes.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic engineering

Materials science

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

OrCAD/Cadence

SPICE

Silicon Expert

Teamcenter

Job description

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a Component Engineer to support the lifecycle of electronic components used in radar, seekers, and related defense systems. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure proper component selection and documentation.

The candidate will manage component specifications, perform research on parts and materials, and assist with qualification and obsolescence activities while coordinating with