Senior Component Engineer

Radar Reinvented.Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).Echodyne is seeking a Senior Component Engineer to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEWComponent engineering is critical to the performance, reliability, and long-term supportability of Echodyne’s advanced radar products. Echodyne is seeking a Senior Component Engineer to join our Component Engineering team and own component engineering activities for assigned products and programs across product development, production, and sustaining engineering. In this role, you will work across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive component selection and qualification, support new product introduction (NPI) and production release, and ensure components remain available, compliant, and supportable throughout the product lifecycle. You will proactively manage lifecycle, obsolescence, and supply continuity risks, resolve complex component and supplier quality issues, and mentor less experienced engineers. The ideal candidate combines strong component engineering expertise with sound technical judgment and effective cross-functional collaboration. RESPONSIBILITIESOwn component engineering activities and commitments for assigned products and programs throughout development, production, and sustainingEvaluate electronic components based on performance, reliability, availability, cost, lifecycle, and application requirementsOwn component qualification for new parts, alternates, and changes, in coordination with design engineers, including qualification plans, test requirements, acceptance criteria, results review, and final approvalReview new part requests against design requirements and component risks, ensuring alignment with component selection standards, derating guidelines, and preferred parts strategies before production release.Partner with design engineers on component selection, trade studies, and resolution of component related technical issuesManage component part creation and release, including AML/AVL records and required component data and documentation within PLMProvide component engineering input during design and production-readiness reviewsDrive component lifecycle and supply continuity for assigned products and programs Perform BOM reviews and proactively identify obsolescence, availability, lead time, single source, and other component risksDrive PCN, EOL, shortage, last time buy, second source, and alternate component activitiesDrive component standardization, part consolidation, cost reduction, and value-engineering activitiesCoordinate production and sustaining activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers Coordinate qualification of component manufacturers in partnership with Supply Chain and QualityOwn component quality investigations and failure analysis in coordination with the Quality team, including supplier containment and corrective actions, and drive resulting design and process improvementsSupport ECOs, deviations, and sustaining changes resulting from component qualification, lifecycle, supply, and quality activitiesEnsure environmental and material compliance requirements are addressed and maintain current lifecycle, sourcing, compliance, and qualification information within PLMMentor and support less experienced engineers as needed and contribute to continuous improvement of Component Engineering practices REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCEExperience evaluating electronic components used in analog, digital, RF, power, and related electronic systemsAbility to interpret datasheets, specifications, qualification data, and supplier documentation and make independent technical recommendationsExperience managing component lifecycle activities including PCNs, EOLs, obsolescence, alternate components, and second sourcingExperience performing BOM reviews and identifying technical, lifecycle, availability, and supply risksExperience planning and executing component qualification and supporting electronic hardware through productionExperience working with PLM systems, engineering change processes, and controlled product documentationProblem solving, communication, organization, and cross functional collaboration skills DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) Experience with Arena PLMExperience with environmental and material compliance, including but not limited to RoHS, REACH, and related documentationExperience supporting aerospace, defense, radar, RF, or other high reliability electronic productsExperience working with contract manufacturers, distributors, and global electronic component suppliersUnderstanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes as they relate to component selection and manufacturability QUALIFICATIONSBS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field5 or more years of relevant experience in component engineering, hardware development, electronics manufacturing, or related disciplineEligibility to handle export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR) Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. WHAT WE OFFERThis is an exempt role.The expected annual salary range for this role is$124,733—$187,048 USDIf your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:RSU (Restricted Stock Units)Generous Benefits:Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSAVirtual Care – 98Point6Employee Assistance ProgramMental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)Travel Assistance InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short & Long Term DisabilityFlexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)401(k) matchPet InsurancePrepaid Legal ProgramCommuter BenefitsPaid Company HolidaysAll qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.