Component Engineer

An employer is looking for a Component Engineer in Redmond, Wa. As a Component Engineer at Project Kuiper, you will be responsible for supporting the Component Engineering team by managing Kuiper's approved component library and developing component engineering processes and mechanisms. You will work with Senior Component Engineers to solve technical problems involving electrical component research, component qualification, and component obsolescence. Your role will play a critical part in the success of current and next generation Kuiper satellites.
• Providing technical guidance and support to engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing as a subject matter expert
• Creating / reviewing / improving / maintaining our Component Engineering methods, processes and procedures
• Reviewing electrical component requests to ensure they meet requirements; supporting electrical component lifecycle management
• Researching alternative components to continually improve satellite designs

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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MS EE for Senior Role)
• 3+ years working as a Component Engineer in space, aerospace, industrial automotive or other high-tech industry
• Experience with electronic component selection and qualification
• Proficiency in BOM management and analysis
• Experience with component lifecycle management
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes
• Ability to review and analyze technical datasheets
• Basic project management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating qualification plans and supporting obsolescence analyses for electronic components
• Experience with Product Lifetime Management (PLM) tools.


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.