Aerospace & Defense, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Security, Radar Technology, Hardware

Senior Component Engineer

Kirkland, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$124,733–$187,048 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Component Engineering
electronic components
analog
digital
RF
power
datasheets
specifications
qualification data
supplier documentation

Nice to have

Arena PLM
environmental compliance
material compliance
RoHS
REACH
aerospace

Role summary

Echodyne is seeking a Senior Component Engineer to manage component engineering activities for advanced radar products throughout their lifecycle. This role involves evaluating electronic components based on performance, reliability, cost, and availability, managing component lifecycle, obsolescence, and supply continuity risks. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive component selection, qualification, and ensure compliance. The position also requires resolving complex component and supplier quality issues, performing BOM reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and expertise in electronic component evaluation and lifecycle management.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Senior Component Engineer to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Component engineering is critical to the performance, reliability, and long-term supportability of Echodyne’s advanced radar products. Echodyne is seeking a Senior Component Engineer to join our Component Engineering team and own component engineering activities for assigned products and programs across product development, production, and sustaining engineering.

In this role, you will work across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive component selection and qualification, support new product introduction (NPI) and production release, and ensure components remain available, compliant, and supportable throughout the product lifecycle. You will proactively manage lifecycle, obsolescence, and supply continuity risks, resolve complex component and supplier quality issues, and mentor less experienced engineers. The ideal candidate combines strong component engineering expertise with sound technical judgment and effective cross-functional collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own component engineering activities and commitments for assigned products and programs throughout development, production, and sustaining

Evaluate electronic components based on performance, reliability, availability, cost, lifecycle, and application requirements

Own component qualification for new parts, alternates, and changes, in coordination with design engineers, including qualification plans, test requirements, acceptance criteria, results review, and final approval

Review new part requests against design requirements and component risks, ensuring alignment with component selection standards, derating guidelines, and preferred parts strategies before production release.

Partner with design engineers on component selection, trade studies, and resolution of component related technical issues

Manage component part creation and release, including AML/AVL records and required component data and documentation within PLM

Provide component engineering input during design and production-readiness reviews

Drive component lifecycle and supply continuity for assigned products and programs

Perform BOM reviews and proactively identify obsolescence, availability, lead time, single source, and other component risks

Drive PCN, EOL, shortage, last time buy, second source, and alternate component activities

Drive component standardization, part consolidation, cost reduction, and value-engineering activities

Coordinate production and sustaining activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers

Coordinate qualification of component manufacturers in partnership with Supply Chain and Quality

Own component quality investigations and failure analysis in coordination with the Quality team, including supplier containment and corrective actions, and drive resulting design and process improvements

Support ECOs, deviations, and sustaining changes resulting from component qualification, lifecycle, supply, and quality activities

Ensure environmental and material compliance requirements are addressed and maintain current lifecycle, sourcing, compliance, and qualification information within PLM

Mentor and support less experienced engineers as needed and contribute to continuous improvement of Component Engineering practices

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Experience evaluating electronic components used in analog, digital, RF, power, and related electronic systems

Ability to interpret datasheets, specifications, qualification data, and supplier documentation and make independent technical recommendations

Experience managing component lifecycle activities including PCNs, EOLs, obsolescence, alternate components, and second sourcing

Experience performing BOM reviews and identifying technical, lifecycle, availability, and supply risks

Experience planning and executing component qualification and supporting electronic hardware through production

Experience working with PLM systems, engineering change processes, and controlled product documentation

Problem solving, communication, organization, and cross functional collaboration skills

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

Experience with Arena PLM

Experience with environmental and material compliance, including but not limited to RoHS, REACH, and related documentation

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, radar, RF, or other high reliability electronic products

Experience working with contract manufacturers, distributors, and global electronic component suppliers

Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes as they relate to component selection and manufacturability

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

5 or more years of relevant experience in component engineering, hardware development, electronics manufacturing, or related discipline

Eligibility to handle export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is$124,733—$187,048 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits:

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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