EEE Component Engineer

ExoTerra Resource LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra designs and manufactures propulsion systems for space missions. The EEE Component Engineer will develop and implement process improvements for component selection, procurement, and storage, maintain BOM integrity, and coordinate with Purchasing to meet production needs.

This role requires collaboration with design, purchasing, quality and programs teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD, ASTM, ESA, and ESCC standards, support obsolescence management, and drive cost and lead-time

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in component evaluation and selection.
• Experience with aerospace/defense standards MIL-STD, ASTM, ESA.
• Proficiency with managing multiple BOMs and ensuring contractual and quality compliance.
• Ability to present component changes with technical reasoning to customers.
• Experience with obsolescence management tools such as Silicon Experts.
• Ability to identify alternate parts when needed by design or purchasing teams.
• Ability to write test plans and evaluate test reports for components needing screening or analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluate Product BOM’s for obsolescence, single source parts, and other high-risk concerns.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Systems, and Quality to ensure compliant parts.
• Assist Design and Purchasing with alternate parts recommendations.
• Develop Best Practices for Component Procurement and Selection.
• Make Life Time Buy (LTB) decisions when components on BOMs go obsolete.
• Enable timely product delivery through cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BOM management

Obsolescence management

Technical presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Silicon Experts

Job description

ExoTerra designs and manufactures the propulsion systems that move spacecraft farther, longer, and more efficiently. As a leader in electric propulsion, we develop and produce Hall thrusters, propulsion modules, and power electronics at scale, supporting a growing range of space missions and constellations. With the recent announcement of ExoTerra joining Voyager Technologies, we are better positioned than ever to advance next‑generation in‑space propulsion.

Position Summary

The EEE Component Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing process improvements to ExoTerra’s component selection, procurement, and storage. In addition, the CE will maintain the integrity of all product line BOMs, coordinate with purchasing to keep up with production component demands, and will consult on cost, lead time, part availability, and any extraneous requirements for new potential contracts. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to support ExoTerra’s mission, technical objectives, and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluate Product BOM’s for parts that have become obsolete, for single source parts, and for other high-risk concerns.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Systems, and Quality groups to ensure parts fulfilling Contractual and ExoTerra Quality requirements are procured.
• Assist the Design and Purchasing Teams with recommending and approving alternate parts for purchase.
• Develop Best Practices for Component Procurement and Selection and enable the Design Team to make appropriate component selection.
• Make Life Time Buy (LTB) decisions when approved components on Product BOM’s go obsolete.
• Enable prompt and timely product delivery through collaboration with the different technical and administrative groups.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in component evaluation and selection, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high‑precision industries.
• Experience with aerospace or defense standards, including MIL‑STD, ASTM, ESA, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency with managing multiple product BOM’s, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in presenting component changes to customers with technical reasoning to support changes
• Proficiency with Obsolescence Management tools like Silicon Experts.
• Demonstrate competence in finding Alternate parts when needed by the design team or the purchasing team.
• Ability to write test plans and evaluate test reports for components needing to be up-screened or analyzed for root cause failure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of various MIL Standards, ECSS Standards, and ESCC Standards applicable to component procurement and testing for different quality levels of space flight hardware.
• Understanding of Material interactions and prohibitions as it pertains to EEE components.
• Experience with creating engineering drawings for EEE components.
• Experience working on various IPT’s to assess, test, and approve new parts on a qualified BOM.
• Understanding of component failure modes by commodity.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Basic understanding of Nuclear effects on EEE parts.
• Basic understanding of worst-case analysis (WCA) / EEE parts derating and end of life requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment
• Able to meet program deadlines and occasional schedule flexibility

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Competitive salary range: $120,000 – $150,000 dependent on experience and qualifications)

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ExoTerra 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.