[Hiring] Component Engineer, SME @Bastion Technologies

Role Description

The Components Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (Part-Time/Remote) will support the various projects located in Pasadena, California. This position is focused primarily on aerospace parts and components engineering, including design, development, test, and integration.

• Perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas, especially in area of COTS applications.
• Routine technical and programmatic interface with JPL Project Managers, Project Element Managers, Task Managers, and Mission Assurance Managers to develop appropriate reliability engineering requirements and plans for JPL Space Projects.
• Lead and perform duties related to the selection, procurement, manufacture, use, and/or testing/screening of electronic components and parts in high reliability applications.
• Apply expert knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications and systems.
• Provide technical oversight of flight electronic parts tasks including the creation of engineering requirements specifications and drawings, and advising projects on part selections maximizing reliability while considering cost and schedule constraints.
• Apply extensive understanding of part and project risk knowledge to define part reliability and quality requirements and assess risks associated with waivers, deficiencies, and failures, including COTS parts.
• Support project system and design teams, advising projects on the electronic part selection that maximizes reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.
• Support continuous refinement and improvement of development methodologies and processes.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science/engineering, applied mathematics or related technical discipline.
• 20+ years of experience in components and parts engineering activities.
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: RF Parts, Hybrid Parts, Magnetics, Photonics, VLSI Microelectronics, or Passives Parts.
• Experience with development and application of COTS parts in high reliability projects and systems/subsystems.
• Extensive understanding and experience in the selection, procurement, manufacture, use, and testing/screening of high reliability electronic parts for spaceflight applications.
• Professional experience with EEEE parts and supporting Mil-STDs.
• Understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in electronic parts technologies.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of computer-aided engineering tools.

Requirements

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

Benefits

• Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.

Company Description

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work-life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work.