Hardware Components Engineer

X4 Technology; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Technology is seeking an Electronics Components Engineer (Obsolescence) to support long-term product life by identifying replacement components, ensuring compliance, and aiding engineering teams working on safety-critical systems. This contract or permanent role offers exposure to aerospace/defense-grade environments and close collaboration with design, procurement, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in electronic component obsolescence, lifecycle management,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic component obsolescence and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and equivalent part selection.
• Experience reviewing technical data sheets, compliance standards, and approved component lists.
• An understanding of safety-critical engineering environments.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, avionics, or other highly regulated industries would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic component obsolescence and identify suitable alternative parts.
• Assess replacement components against technical requirements and approved parts lists.
• Review manufacturer data sheets and technical documentation.
• Ensure components meet compliance and safety-critical requirements.
• Support engineering teams with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Work closely with design, procurement, and quality teams to minimise the impact of obsolete components.

Skills

electronic component obsolescence

lifecycle management

equivalent part selection

data sheets & compliance

safety-critical environments

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

Electronics Components Engineer (Obsolescence) | Contract (W2/C2C) or Permanent

I'm supporting a confidential engineering client that's looking for an Electronics Components Engineer with a strong background in electronic component obsolescence management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring long-term product support by identifying replacement components, maintaining compliance, and supporting engineering teams working on complex, safety-critical systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage electronic component obsolescence and identify suitable alternative parts.


• Assess replacement components against technical requirements and approved parts lists.


• Review manufacturer data sheets and technical documentation.


• Ensure components meet compliance and safety-critical requirements.


• Support engineering teams with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management.


• Work closely with design, procurement, and quality teams to minimise the impact of obsolete components.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in electronic component obsolescence and lifecycle management.


• Strong knowledge of electronic components and equivalent part selection.


• Experience reviewing technical data sheets, compliance standards, and approved component lists.


• An understanding of safety-critical engineering environments.


• Experience within aerospace, defence, avionics, or other highly regulated industries would be highly advantageous.

What's on offer:

• Contract (W2/C2C) or permanent opportunities available.


• Work on technically challenging, safety-critical engineering programmes.


• Collaborative team environment with a focus on engineering excellence.


• Competitive rates/salary depending on experience.

If you have experience managing component obsolescence and are looking for your next opportunity, I'd be pleased to tell you more about this confidential role.

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