Components Engineer I
About the role
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
The EEE Parts Component Engineer I is required to be hands-on and provide technical support in the parts selection process, parts management process, parts creation, and quality control. The person in this position will support the development of high-technology space programs. Tasks will include development of component requirements, parts selection, and addressing obsolescence while working closely with design engineers, supply chain, quality, and reliability engineers.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Engineering (Project, Design, Manufacturing, etc) to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements.
- Drive part standardization by recommending re-use of parts in the database (when appropriate).
- Work with component manufacturers and distributors to attain their product roadmaps.
- Maintain and introduce new parts in the ECAD library.
- Review Product Change Notices (PCNs) and GIDEP (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program) alerts for their impact on components used; advise concerned teams upon such alerts.
- Responsible for Data Management and Part Number Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Understanding of EEE parts qualification and screening requirements.
- Knowledge of JEDEC, EIA, and IPC standards as well as applicable military, NASA (EEE-INST-002), and ESA standards.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and practices for Electronic Component Management Plan (ECMP).
- Knowledge of space design requirements, processes, and applications.
- Experience with passive and active electronic components, processors, memories, connectors, wires and cables, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead-free control, etc.
- Understanding of analysis techniques like thermal, structural, high-speed digital, impedance control, etc.
- Understanding of configuration management, requirements, traceability, and related processes.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive attitude, and highest ethics.
- Able to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
- Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects and supporting production activities.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Great problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with grading tools.
Pay
The good-faith base salary range for this role is $107,000–$125,000 at the time of this post. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentives. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more. No long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.