Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical; EEE Parts Engineer

Position: Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineer
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Position Overview
** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Laser Communications Program as a
** Components (EEE) Parts Engineer**. This is an entry-level role designed for an engineer who is passionate about hardware reliability, component physics, and the challenge of preparing electronics for the harsh environment of  this role, you will be mentored by senior technical authorities to learn the intricacies of component selection, standardization, and radiation effects. You will play a vital role in ensuring that every passive and active component in our system is capable of surviving mission-critical operations.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Component Selection & Learning**
* ** Support Technical Selection:
** Assist senior engineers in identifying and qualifying components (passives, actives, ICs, high-speed digital, power, and others) that meet specific program requirements.
* ** Standards Development:
** Learn to interpret and apply military and space standards (e.g., MIL-STD, EEE-INST, PEM-INST) to component screening and qualification.
* ** Liaison Support:
** Act as a junior technical link between design engineering, procurement, and quality teams to track the lifecycle of parts from design to deployment.
* ** Database Management:
** Assist in maintaining the master ECAD library and Parts Management Database, ensuring data integrity for the entire engineering team.
** Risk Mitigation & Obsolescence**
* ** Obsolescence Tracking:
** Monitor "End of Life" (EOL) notices from manufacturers and assist in identifying suitable form-fit-function replacements to prevent production delays.
* ** Industry Alerts:
** Learn to analyze and process GIDEP (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program) alerts and Product Change Notices (PCNs).
* ** Counterfeit Prevention:
** Support the implementation of counterfeit part detection strategies through inspection and documentation review.
** Reliability & Radiation Assurance**
* ** Radiation Hardening:
** Work alongside radiation effects specialists to learn how ionizing radiation impacts semiconductor performance. Assist in documenting part-specific radiation tolerances for space-based systems.
* ** Documentation:
** Generate and maintain essential compliance reports and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs).
* ** Testing Support:
** Help coordinate component-level testing, including burn-in, environmental stress screening, and specialized radiation testing.
** Required Qualifications**
* *
* Education:

** Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
* ** Technical Foundation:
** Strong understanding of circuit fundamentals, semiconductor physics, and electronic components.
* ** Academic/Project Exposure:
** Experience (via coursework or internships) with analog/digital design, electro-optical/mechanical design or laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
* ** Interest in Radiation Effects:
** A demonstrated interest in radiation-hardened electronics, material science, or space environments.
* ** Analytical Mindset:
** Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to data management and documentation.
* ** Clearance:
** Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
** Preferred Skills
*** Exposure to ECAD/MCAD tools (Altium/Solidworks).
* Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Python, MATLAB for data analysis and report generation.
* Previous internship experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Semiconductor manufacturing sectors.
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$71,852 - $101,850

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:
*** This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the…