Lead Component Engineer, Space Electronics & BOMs

Marotta Controls; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Staff Engineer, Component to lead the investigation, qualification and approval of electronic devices for space-grade environments. You will partner with design teams and customer engineering to ensure part suitability, radiation resistance, lifecycle status, and compliance with requirements.

The role acts as the technical authority for component issues, driving solutions, creating documentation, managing BOMs, and collaborating with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in a Component Engineering role.
• Detail-oriented, with initiative to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of part lifecycle management tools (e.g., Silicon Expert, IHS).
• Familiarity with product lifecycle considerations and component reliability issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Leadership skills to effectively interface with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electronics component issues, supporting both internal teams and external customers.
• Lead and resolve component-related issues, including: Part availability, Alternate part recommendations, Part suitability assessments.
• Act as the customer/vendor interface for questions related to EEE Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Create, review, and modify drawings and BOMs with full documentation of changes.
• Disposition non-conforming hardware as required.
• Perform and support failure investigations and troubleshooting of electronic components under varied environmental conditions.
• Generate component verification data packages, including analyses and test reports.
• Develop and manage Part Management Compliance Plans (PMCP) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Conduct component-specific analyses, such as evaluating lead finishes for tin whiskering risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Silicon Expert

IHS

Job description

Marotta Controls in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Staff Engineer, Component to lead the investigation, qualification and approval of electronic devices for space-grade environments. You will partner with design teams and customer engineering to ensure part suitability, radiation resistance, lifecycle status, and compliance with requirements.

The role acts as the technical authority for component issues, driving solutions, creating documentation, managing BOMs, and collaborating with Engineering,