Component Engineer

Electrical Component Engineer- fully remote

Join a team developing high-reliability aerospace and defense systems, supporting the selection, qualification, and failure analysis of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components used in mission-critical applications. This role provides technical leadership in parts management, supplier oversight, component screening, and reliability assurance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EEE parts selection, qualification, screening, and procurement activities

• Develop and maintain EEE parts management plans, procedures, and compliance strategies

• Evaluate suppliers and support component sourcing and selection efforts

• Review customer requirements, contracts, and specifications to ensure program compliance

• Investigate component failures, support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, and coordinate with failure analysis laboratories

• Review GIDEP alerts and assess impacts to programs

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to drive component reliability

• Prepare and present technical reports, recommendations, and risk assessments

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience

• Strong knowledge of EEE parts, semiconductors, microelectronics, and component reliability

• Experience with aerospace, defense, space, missile, or other high-reliability systems

• Hands-on experience with parts management, component selection, and failure analysis

• Familiarity with military and space-industry standards governing EEE components

• Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIL-STD-1580, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, and MIL-PRF specifications

• Experience working with GIDEP advisories and alerts

• Hands-on experience in an EEE Parts Failure Analysis Laboratory

• Background supporting launch vehicles, missile defense, or other mission-critical aerospace programs

Work Environment Engineering-focused environment supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs requiring exceptional reliability, rigorous technical standards, and close collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and laboratory teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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