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BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Principal Component Engineer

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Component Engineer in its US Defense Program organization. The candidate will perform engineering analysis and evaluation of piece parts procured for use in product design and manufacture, ensuring that specified piece parts fulfill engineering and program requirements.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Work with the Procurement team, QA and Manufacturers to determine appropriate Component needs for Engineering designs
Analyze requirements to ensure that parts are not over or under specified and maintains consistency with engineering intent
Supports part selection activities during design and development
Perform part research for other functions and interface directly with part suppliers
Prepare and revise part procurement specifications for definition and control purposes to facilitate part/material acquisition
Support supplier management and material procurement activities

Qualification

Electrical component analysisMechanical component analysisAerospace design experiencePart testing knowledgeCertification requirements knowledgeSupplier management experienceMS Office proficiencyResearch skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS plus 8 or more years of related engineering experience in electrical and mechanical component analysis and selection
Familiarity with Aerospace and Space design and manufacturing environments
Knowledge of part testing and screening (electrical, environmental, and stress testing) in accordance with Mil-STDs
Knowledge of certification requirements for various commodities, including qualification procedures, screens and stress tests, for commercial, industrial, military spec and high Rel EEE parts
Knowledge of or ability to research a device manufacturer's product offering and part numbering convention and understand the product definition / specifications defined by this convention
Knowledge of different manufacturers / suppliers offerings as “equivalent” or “similar” parts and differences in performance and material specifications / attributes
Knowledge of Industry and Government standard qualification and certification requirements which vary by commodity, including qualification, screening and stress testing for various general application categories (i.e. commercial / industrial grade, military specification, or space-qualified including radiation effects)
Familiarity with Aerospace TOR, NASA and MIL space parts standards and test/inspection methods
Understanding of the selection, procurement, manufacture, use, and screening/qualification of high reliability EEEE parts for spaceflight applications
Experience with generating space level Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests and Source Control Documents and other part related test, inspection, and qualification documentation
Excellent oral and written communications, and familiarity with MS Office applications

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Experience using MS Office, Product Data Manager, and Dataview applications

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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