Aerospace Component Engineer

Summary

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading provider of advanced electronics for space applications, as a Component Engineer. This role supports the selection, application, and testing of components for spacecraft electronics within the Product Assurance Department. Responsibilities include selecting EEE components, generating NSPARs, developing qualification requirements, generating reports, performing inspections, reviewing test data, supporting failure analyses, and communicating with stakeholders. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of EEE Parts Engineering experience in aerospace or a similar field, and knowledge of military performance specifications. The ideal candidate will possess additional skills in various testing methods, ERP systems, and industry standards. SEAKR offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and remote work options.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar major) is required
• Ideal candidates will have approximately 5+ years of EEE Parts Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry or a similar, highly regulated field (Military Defense, Medical, etc.)
• General knowledge of Military Performance Specifications and/or component level requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-PRF-123, MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-55342, MIL-PRF-55365, EEE-INST-002, PEM-INST-001, etc.)
• Successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively and work pro-actively with remote team members, over IM, Email, Phone, and other virtual means of communication
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage one or more program assignments simultaneously
• Prior experience conducting EEE pre-cap or final source inspections, or familiarity with part construction analyses techniques and assessments
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to evaluate non-conforming EEE Parts for their suitability, reliability, and application against Mission risk-profiles

Responsibilities

• Selecting electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components based on space program requirements and maintaining Bills of Material (BOM)
• Generating Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR) and supporting approval process with customers
• Developing component qualification and up-screening requirements (including COTS components for use in space applications)
• Generating component qualification and screening reports
• Generating specifications for new custom components
• Performing pre-cap source inspections at supplier facilities
• Reviewing & dispositioning component test data & destructive physical analysis results
• Supporting component level failure analyses and supplier corrective action activities
• Communicating clearly & effectively with management, suppliers & internal/external customers
• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of manufacturer’s technologies and process capabilities for various part types
• Supporting project design reviews internally and with customers
• Creating and maintaining part numbers, datasheets, and processing change requests in an ERP system
• Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
• Ability and willingness to act as the company GIDEP representative and assess and document published alerts for impact / disposition to piece parts and built and delivered hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, or other industry standards outside of Military specifications
• Experience with electronics manufacturing
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
• Experience with EEE parts testing (e.g., screening, qualification, DPA, re-life, etc.), failure analysis, and/or non-conformance resolution (such as 5Whys, 8D, Cause Mapping, or equivalent RCCA investigation methods) for both passive and/or active devices is highly preferred
• Experience generating and/or operating to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work instructions
• Experience with ERP Systems or other equivalent database management platforms (e.g., SAP, EPDM, Oracle, IFS, etc.)
• Previous leadership, mentoring, supervisory, or management experience is a plus
• Previous experience with Connectors and/or Cabling assemblies for space and vacuum applications

Benefits

• Base pay range is $120,000-165,000, depending on qualifications
• SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan
• In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus
• SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA
• This position is eligible to be based remotely