Electronics Component Engineer — Lifecycle & Sourcing Expert

CACI; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Electronics Component Engineer to manage BOMs across multiple product lines and ensure component availability throughout lifecycles. You will make critical decisions on authenticity and sourcing strategies, while collaborating with design, quality, procurement, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background and experience with component databases, PLM systems, and BOM management. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 2–8+ years in component engineering, hardware design, product development, or lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (semiconductors, passives, connectors, electromechanical parts).
• Proficiency with PLM systems, CAD tools, and BOM management tools.
• Familiarity with component databases (IHS, SiliconExpert, Z2Data).
• Knowledge of IPC, MIL-STDs, JEDEC, RoHS, REACH.
• Understanding of counterfeit detection methods and standards (AS6081, AS6171, SAE G-19A).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain BOMs for multiple product lines.
• Support design teams in selecting reliable, cost-effective components.
• Test and qualify new components to verify performance, environmental, and electrical requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and BOMs with high accuracy.
• Monitor component lifecycles and identify end-of-life parts.
• Research and recommend alternative components before shortages impact production.
• Coordinate with design engineering and contract manufacturers to implement component changes.
• Manage counterfeit testing programs at independent test facilities and determine authenticity.
• Maintain AVL and ACL in PLM systems and reduce single-source risks.
• Investigate component failures and coordinate root-cause analyses with suppliers.
• Ensure RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, and export control compliance.
• Support supplier quality investigations and audits.
• Partner with design, quality, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate component risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Support new product introductions with component selection guidance.

Skills

Electronic components

PLM / CAD tools

Component databases

Industry standards

Counterfeit detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

CAD tools

BOM management tools

IHS database

SiliconExpert

Z2Data

Job description

CACI is seeking an Electronics Component Engineer to manage BOMs across multiple product lines and ensure component availability throughout lifecycles. You will make critical decisions on authenticity and sourcing strategies, while collaborating with design, quality, procurement, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background and experience with component databases, PLM systems, and BOM management. Up to 10% travel may be required.