Components Engineer I

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Wellness programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking an EEE Parts Component Engineer I to develop component requirements and manage parts selection and obsolescence for advanced space programs. You will coordinate with design, supply chain, and reliability teams to ensure quality and design adherence.

The role emphasizes part standardization, ECAD library maintenance, and PCN/GIDEP alert review, with multi‑project support and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of EEE parts qualification and screening requirements.
• Knowledge of JEDEC, EIA, IPC standards and NASA/ESA space standards.
• Knowledge of ECMP and quality assurance practices for electronic components.
• Familiarity with space design requirements and components such as passive/active parts, connectors, and cables.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams with good communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop component requirements, parts selection, and address obsolescence.
• Coordinate with Engineering (Project/Design/Manufacturing) to ensure design conformance.
• Drive part standardization and reuse of parts in the ECAD database.
• Maintain ECAD library and introduce new parts; review PCNs and GIDEP alerts.
• Support Data Management and Part Number Management activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

QA & ECMP knowledge

Space program knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD libraries

PCN review tools

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,

forge the future with Voyager.

Position Description

The EEE Parts Component Engineer I is required to be hands‑on and provide technical support in the parts selection process, parts management process, parts creation, and quality control. The person in this position will support the development of high‑technology space programs. Tasks will include development of component requirements, parts selection, and addressing obsolescence while working closely with design engineers, supply chain, quality, and reliability engineers. The person in this position needs to coordinate with Engineering (Project, Design, Manufacturing, etc) to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements. The person in this position will drive part standardization by recommending re‑use of parts in the database (when appropriate to do so), will work with component manufacturers and distributors to attain their product roadmaps. He/She will be responsible for ECAD library maintenance and new parts introduction in the ECAD library. He/She will also review Product Change Notices (PCNs) and GIDEP (Government‑Industry Data Exchange Program) alerts for their impact on components used, will advise concerned teams upon such alerts, and will be responsible for Data Management and Part Number Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Understanding of EEE parts qualification and screening requirements.
• Some knowledge of JEDEC, EIA, and IPC standards as well as applicable military, NASA (EEE-INST-002), and ESA standards.
• Some knowledge of Quality Assurance and practices for Electronic Component Management Plan (ECMP).
• Knowledge of space design requirements, processes, and applications.
• Experience with, but not limited to, passive and active electronic components, processors, memories, connectors, wires and cables, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead‑free control, etc.
• Some understanding of analysis techniques like thermal, structural, high-speed digital, impedance control, etc.
• Understanding configuration management, requirements, traceability, and related processes.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive attitude and highest ethics
• Able to work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team.
• Capable of multi‑tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Great problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with grading tools.

The good-faith base salary range for this role is $107,000–$125,000 at the time of this post. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentives. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.