Principal Component Engineer

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems has a great opportunity for an electrical engineer who specializes in Component Engineering to make an impact, and the ability help mature our component process and framework right away. We are seeking a well experienced Components Engineer, Parts Engineer or Reliability Engineer to support our warfare products and related technologies. If selected, you will be part of the Component Engineering Team supporting a range of programs spanning terrestrial and space solutions. Our products include aerospace systems that protect warfighters, noncombatants, and critical infrastructure. The work we do is making a difference in the world – today. This is a very hands-on, collaborative company and we value your input. 

This position is hybrid, and can be worked out of one of the following Mercury Systems Locations:

• Huntsville, AL; Chantilly, VA; Cypress, CA; or Andover, MA
• Enjoy every other Friday off!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead EEEE parts or materials and processes engineer on multiple space and terrestrial application programs.
• Lead component reviews, analysis, and assessment against program compliance requirements for space and military programs.
• Collaborate closely with the customer, other government agencies, and cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues, review, improve, and document PMP activities, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Understand program requirements and Statements of Work (SOWs) to determine program component environmental / characteristic application requirements
• Provide technology insertion and parts selection/standardization guidance while adhering to business, component parametric, application environmental and circuit application constraints
• Generate and revise component drawings and associated verification data packages
• Review of electronic component and assembly reliability and construction data, and preparation of such data as to facilitate Part and Material Review Board (MRB) review and adjudication
• Perform alternate part investigations and generate comparison matrices showing the differences and similarities of the parts
• Interface with multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers/manufacturers to develop component risk and verification delineation
• Facilitate component selection and libraries application through the coordination and generation of the program Bill of Material (BOM) in a collaboration toolset
• Present component standardization, design library, obsolescence management and termination finish risk results in support of design reviews for a program

• Developing EEE parts specifications detailing component screening and qualification test plans and executing part qualifications with test houses
• Create and submit NSPARs for customer review and approval supporting component screening and qualification plans. Presenting non-standard parts and materials to customers, defending the use of non-standard parts and materials. Skillfully present detailed technical information to internal and external customers with confidence.
• Participate in root cause corrective actions (RCCAs) and corrective action report (CAR/SCAR) activities as needed.
• Support periodic audits of suppliers’ facilities and processes.
• Mentor more junior engineers and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing culture.
• Develop and maintain appropriate reports, databases and PMP meeting agendas and minutes.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or 5 years plus a master’s degree in related disciplines.
• Prior experience as a lead component engineer (or similar engineer) on defense/aerospace/space programs.
• Knowledge of common military and industry specifications and standards (MIL, ASTM, AEC, ESA, NASA, etc.)
• Knowledge of electronic fabrication techniques and processes such as SMT, chip and wire, hybrids, etc.
• Experience with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Experience with the NSMAR NSPAR process or/and forms.
• Familiar with environmental testing per MIL-STD-883 (this is required); MIL-PRF-38534, 38535, passive components, etc.
• Clear communication – both oral and written – and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work remotely as part of larger team.
• An active US DoD Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one. US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Security Clearance – Secret
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or other related science or engineering discipline
• Understanding of failure modes in passives and packaged active devices.
• Prior experience in Design Engineering role, especially on space-based programs.
• Experience collaborating with and managing suppliers, and requesting PPAPs, qualification reports, additional documentation.
• Experience designing complex embedded digital hardware products from concept to completion
• Experience designing complex circuits with microprocessors, FPGAs, or network switches
• Prior experience in Quality or Supplier Quality organizations; familiarity with SAE AS9100 and AS9102. Knowledge of QMS requirements.
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Quality Management System 

Req ID #26-475

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Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

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