Senior Component Engineer

About the role

Mercury Systems IPS business unit has a great opportunity for an electrical engineer who specializes in Component Engineering to make an impact, and the ability to help mature our component process and framework right away. We are seeking an experienced Components or Parts Engineer to support our classified warfare products and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a EEEE parts or materials and processes expert in a robust PMP program supporting a multimillion-dollar franchise production program.
• Lead component reviews, analysis, and assessment against program compliance requirements for space and military programs.
• Collaborate closely with the customer, other government agencies, and cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues, review, improve, and document PMP activities, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide technical assessments to Material Review Boards (MRBs) to resolve non-conformances.
• Research and determine the impact of PCNs and obsolescence on programs.
• Leading component part standardization, part selection, and process change notices.
• Developing EEE parts specifications detailing component screening and t qualification test plans and executing part qualifications with test houses.
• Create and submit NSPARs for customer review and approval supporting component screening and qualification plans.
• Presenting non-standard parts and materials to customers, defending the use of non-standard parts and materials.
• Supporting periodic audits of suppliers’ facilities and processes.
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Mentor more junior engineers and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing culture.
• Develop and maintain appropriate reports, databases and PMPCB meeting agendas and minutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, materials science or related discipline.
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or two years plus a master’s degree in related disciplines.
• Knowledge of common military and industry specifications and standards (MIL, ASTM, AEC, ESA, NASA, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with and managing suppliers, and requesting PPAPs, qualification reports, additional documentation.
• Experience with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Experience with the NSMAR NSPAR process or/and forms.
• Knowledge of electronic fabrication techniques and processes such as SMT, chip and wire, hybrids, etc.
• Clear communication - both oral and written - and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work remotely as part of larger team.
• Active US Security Clearance - Secret.

Qualifications

• Understanding of component ratings, and Derating requirement.
• Prior experience in Design Engineering role, especially on space-based programs.
• Experience designing complex embedded digital hardware products from concept to completion.
• Experience designing complex circuits with microprocessors, FPGAs, or network switches.
• Prior experience in Quality or Supplier Quality organizations; familiarity with SAE AS9100 and AS9102.
• Knowledge of QMS requirements.
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Quality Management System (QMS), and MS Office software.

Skills

• Clear communication - both oral and written - and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work remotely as part of larger team.
• Active US Security Clearance - Secret.

Benefits

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Pay

$75,000.00 - $150,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
$84,000.00 - $168,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
$88,500.00 - $177,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ

Schedule

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance (available based off location)