Geost, a Rocket Lab Company · 15 hours ago
Senior Component Engineer
Fairfax, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTrident Systems is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions for space electronic systems. They are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Component Engineer to manage electronic component libraries, conduct parts research, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support high-reliability programs.
AerospaceOptical CommunicationRemote SensingSensorSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Perform the role of ECAD Librarian, owning the creation, review, approval, and lifecycle management of electronic component libraries
Create, review, and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component metadata in Altium Designer
Enforce library standards, naming conventions, and data quality requirements
Maintain version control, documentation, and traceability for all library components
Conduct in-depth parts research to support design teams, including evaluation of electrical performance, reliability, availability, lifecycle status, and manufacturer data
Identify alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply chain and obsolescence risks
Work with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to evaluate new components and vendors
Support component selection decisions for new designs and design revisions
Maintain GIDEP compliance, including monitoring alerts, assessing impact to existing designs, and coordinating mitigation actions
Assist in documenting part-related risks, nonconformances, and corrective actions related to GIDEP notices
Ensure component data supports compliance with applicable reliability and quality standards
Aid in the generation and maintenance of PMPL (Preferred/Program Parts List) reports, including part validation, documentation, and approval workflows
Ensure PMPL data is accurate, current, and aligned with program and customer requirements
Support audits and reviews by providing traceable component data and compliance documentation
Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, PCB designers, quality, reliability, and supply chain teams
Support change management activities related to part updates, obsolescence, substitutions, and redesigns
Provide guidance and best practices for component usage and library standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
6+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree OR a 4+ years of experience with a master's degree
Experience in a Component Engineering, ECAD Librarian, or parts engineering role
Strong working knowledge of Altium Designer, including part creation, review, and library maintenance
Experience conducting electronic component research and supporting part selection
Preferred
Familiarity with radiation effects on electronic parts (e.g., TID, SEE, SEL) and their impact on component selection
Experience with GIDEP processes and compliance
Experience supporting PMPL creation and maintenance, particularly in aerospace, defense, or space programs
Knowledge of component lifecycle management, obsolescence mitigation, and vendor qualification
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Benefits
Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k) (including company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
Company
Geost, a Rocket Lab Company
Geost provides affordably elegant solutions to those customers in space protection, missile warning, and ISR requiring small to medium payloads and ground mission processing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-27Acquired
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