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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Component Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be a key member of our product development team, leading the parts and component selection, qualification, failure root-cause analysis, standardization, vendor evaluations, and performance verification efforts. The ideal candidate is experienced in EEE components engineering for commercial space applications.
Qualified candidates will have ample growth opportunities, with the potential to build our company and processes through technical leadership roles or broader functional management roles.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work all aspects of high-reliability EEE parts selection, standardization, qualification, and performance verification on a growing team.
- Develop a roadmap for state-of-the-art components, working with the engineering design team for an effective product upgrade strategy.
- Provide EEE part expertise and support on aerospace programs, reviewing customer documents and aligning their needs with the company’s product lines.
- Evaluate components for compliance to industry requirements such EEE-INST-002, AEC-Q100, TOR, JEDEC, and others.
- Author parts plans and process definition documents for internal and external use.
- Write and review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to component-level procurement and test control documents.
- Review screening and test data received from manufacturers and test laboratories for compliance to specifications, purchase order requirements, and program contracts.
- Evaluate defective components and failure analysis reports as required. Interface internally with design engineers, reliability engineers, and quality engineers in support of risk mitigation and product development review efforts.
- Prepare Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests (NSPARs) and Source Control Drawings (SCDs).
- Perform bill-of-materials cost analysis, components research and obsolescence mitigation, and supplier audits.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant prior experience as a component engineer.
- Direct experience with parts plans for high-volume satellite constellations, evaluating parts screening and qualification in the context of high-volume constellation performance.
- Experience in assessing components for compliance with industry requirements such as INST-002, AEC-Q100, TOR, JEDEC, and others.
- Experience in writing and reviewing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests (NSPARs), and Source Control Drawings (SCDs).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong desire to change an industry and disrupt incumbent players.
- Sense of urgency, with the ability to work independently under agile development timelines.
- Willingness to learn and work in both a support capacity and as a lead on differing functions.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and working familiarity with key reliability analyses for space mission hardware (prediction, derating, FMECA, WCA).
- Experience with radiation effects on electronics (TID, SEE) and common mitigation techniques.
- Experience building relationships with space part suppliers.
- Knowledge of EEE component manufacturing processes.
- Experience with a breadth of electronic component types, including RF devices and FPGAs.
- Leadership or management experience for component engineering or, more broadly, specialty engineering.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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Last updated on Sep 3, 2024