Electronic Components Engineer

About the Company

Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

About the Role

Powerus is seeking an Electronic Components Engineer to manage electronic component selection, qualification, approved parts lists, obsolescence, and alternate parts. This role owns electronic parts at the part-number level: selection, qualification, the approved parts list, and obsolescence. Supplier-level quality is owned by Supplier Quality Engineering, and commercial terms by Strategic Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the approved parts list and component library data
• Evaluate and qualify new components and alternates
• Monitor component lifecycle and manage obsolescence
• Identify alternates for long-lead and single-source components
• Verify component compliance with NDAA, RoHS, and REACH requirements
• Define part authentication and counterfeit-avoidance requirements for electronic parts
• Review bills of materials for availability and risk before release

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Charlotte, NC
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in components engineering or electronic hardware design
• Working knowledge of passive, discrete, and integrated circuit components and their datasheets
• Experience with component databases and lifecycle tools
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Required Skills

• Experience in components engineering or electronic hardware design
• Working knowledge of passive, discrete, and integrated circuit components and their datasheets
• Experience with component databases and lifecycle tools
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SiliconExpert, Z2Data, or comparable tools
• Working knowledge of NDAA Section 889 and Section 848 restrictions
• Experience with AS5553 counterfeit prevention
• Experience in aerospace or defense electronics
• Candidates should be able to describe a product kept in production through a shortage or obsolescence event because alternates had been qualified in advance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.