Components Engineer, Sr

Position: Components Engineer, Sr.
Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary The  Senior Components Engineer sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company's technology. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability. This individual acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources.

Position Responsibilities Maintains and provides expertise regarding electronic components and works with electrical engineers, suppliers, and electronics manufacturing to maintain AV's product.

Manage a component lifecycle database and obsolete parts.

Assists design engineers in the selection of electrical parts that best fit their requirements.

Participates in design reviews for the purpose of component selection and standardization.

Establishes and maintains a specification system for off-the-shelf parts.

Generates specifications for all new component parts. Generates component test procedures.

Coordinates failure analysis and corrective activities on component parts

Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection. Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed

Present at and participate in design reviews and walk-throughs

Makes decisions that have significant impact on project costs and schedule. Performs a broad scope of tasks on multiple projects at a time Responsible for significant portions of design or development of complex subsystems or systems, which requires demonstrated expert level skills in object oriented design and applicable Engineering tools & processes

Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a team or project to accomplish established goals. Provides guidance and mentorship to others in both their discipline and on company values

Works independently on significant and unique issues where analysis or situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.

Uses technical skills and expertise to contribute to development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of experience and education

Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience

Experienced using Altium Designer Extensive design and component supplier experience

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering disciplines

Demonstrated high understanding of root cause analysis methods

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and general computer skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)
Advanced degree is preferred

Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Strong communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrates leadership skills

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands Ability to work in an office (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$122,500 - $187,000

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

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