Components Engineer, Sr.

AeroVironment, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Components Engineer to source, qualify, and manage components used in our advanced technology platforms. The role interfaces with suppliers and development engineers to identify new sources and improve quality and reliability.

You will lead component lifecycle management, participate in design reviews, and help standardize specifications for off-the-shelf parts. This position requires deep engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Altium Designer required.
• Extensive design and component supplier experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering disciplines.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and provides expertise regarding electronic components and works with electrical engineers, suppliers, and electronics manufacturing to maintain AV's product.
• Manage a component lifecycle database and obsolete parts.
• Assist design engineers in the selection of electrical parts that best fit their requirements.
• Participate in design reviews for the purpose of component selection and standardization.
• Establishes and maintains a specification system for off-the-shelf parts.
• Generates specifications for all new component parts and component test procedures.
• Coordinates failure analysis and corrective activities on component parts.
• Develops guidelines on vendor selection and evaluates supplier changes.
• Present at and participate in design reviews and walk-throughs.
• Make decisions with significant impact on project costs and schedule.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Root cause analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Components Engineer sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company's technology. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability. This individual acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains and provides expertise regarding electronic components and works with electrical engineers, suppliers, and electronics manufacturing to maintain AV's product.


• Manage a component lifecycle database and obsolete parts.


• Assists design engineers in the selection of electrical parts that best fit their requirements.


• Participates in design reviews for the purpose of component selection and standardization.


• Establishes and maintains a specification system for off-the-shelf parts.


• Generates specifications for all new component parts. Generates component test procedures.


• Coordinates failure analysis and corrective activities on component parts


• Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection. Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed


• Present at and participate in design reviews and walk-throughs


• Makes decisions that have significant impact on project costs and schedule. Performs a broad scope of tasks on multiple projects at a time


• Responsible for significant portions of design or development of complex subsystems or systems, which requires demonstrated expert level skills in object oriented design and applicable Engineering tools & processes


• Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a team or project to accomplish established goals. Provides guidance and mentorship to others in both their discipline and on company values


• Works independently on significant and unique issues where analysis or situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.


• Uses technical skills and expertise to contribute to development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways


• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of experience and education


• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience


• Experienced using Altium Designer


• Extensive design and component supplier experience


• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering disciplines


• Demonstrated high understanding of root cause analysis methods


• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and general computer skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Advanced degree is preferred


• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results


• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrates leadership skills


• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties


• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives


• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products


• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company


• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office (Constant)


• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$122,500 - $187,000

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (\"ITAR\") and/or the Export Administration Regulations (\"EAR\"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A \"U.S. person\" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CF