Electronic Components Failure Analysis Engineer (AMTS/MTS)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care and wellness plans

Relocation assistance

Telework options

Education assistance programs

Descripción de la vacante

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Member of the Technical Staff in El Segundo, CA to perform failure analysis of electronic components, test and evaluate device failures, and support reliability planning for space systems.

You will apply electrical characterization techniques, document findings, and collaborate with management, customers, and suppliers. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and willingness to travel are required; security clearance is needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline
• Ability to communicate requirements, deadlines, and priorities to manager, team members, laboratory technicians
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and execute tasks to solve technical problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, collaborative applications (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)
• Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off‑business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)

Responsabilidades

• Perform failure analysis of electronic components
• Perform testing and evaluation of electronic device failures, using common failure analysis tools and equipment
• Perform analytical studies for part reliability risk as well as future technology planning and development
• Apply standard electrical characterization techniques, industry standard procedures and criteria for non‑destructive and destructive evaluation
• Develop new electrical characterization techniques to meet the challenges of analyzing emerging technologies
• Prepares analytical reports, including preliminary findings and recommendations.
• Document processes and procedures.

Conocimientos

Communication

Project planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

The Parts, Materials & Processes Department (PMPD) includes subject matter experts across a broad range of areas pertaining to electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts procurement, qualification, application, root cause failure analysis, as well as materials and processes. Our expertise combined with a sophisticated in‑house electronic component laboratory deliver innovative analysis and PM&P program management capabilities to national space systems and civil customers. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on‑site at our facility at El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform failure analysis of electronic components
• Perform testing and evaluation of electronic device failures, using common failure analysis tools and equipment
• Perform analytical studies for part reliability risk as well as future technology planning and development
• Apply standard electrical characterization techniques, industry standard procedures and criteria for non‑destructive and destructive evaluation
• Develop new electrical characterization techniques to meet the challenges of analyzing emerging technologies
• Prepares analytical reports, including preliminary findings and recommendations.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with management, customer, contractor, and/or component supplier personnel during analysis

What You Need to be Successful – Associate Member of the Technical Staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline
• Ability to communicate requirements, deadlines, and priorities to manager, team members, laboratory technicians
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and execute tasks to solve technical problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, collaborative applications (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)
• Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off‑business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Member of the Technical Staff: 2+ years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience. Fundamental knowledge of common failure modes of high reliability electronic parts. Experience leading project teams, planning, and managing multifaceted failure investigations of electronic parts. Prior laboratory experience, in failure analysis of materials and electronic parts using standard equipment and tools (e.g., scanning electron microscope).

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline
• More than five years of experience in electronic component failure analysis
• Demonstrated ability to perform construction analysis of non‑MIL PRF parts and develop appropriate methods for use in space applications
• Experience collaborating with contractors, industry working groups, and/or associations such as NASA Electronics Parts Assurance Group, Defense Logistics Agency, Joint Electron Device Engineering Council, Automotive Electronics Council, during the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of active electronic parts for space‑related applications

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade‑based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $77,100.00 - $142,800.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site. Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.