Component Engineer {D}

Position Overview:

A Component Engineer provides extensive expertise and Leadership in High Reliability, Military or Space Level EEEE Component Engineering.

This position is responsible for planning, defining and implementing Component Engineering Requirements to ensure design integrity and hardware robustness in direct alignment with customer's expectations and executing processes and procedures required to follow an EEEE (Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical) component through selection, specification generation, procurement team interaction, and part qualification.

The Individual will work as a member of several Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to implement Component/Reliability Requirements which may include Component Selection, Screening and Qualification Definition, Reliability Studies, Stress Analysis, Component Database management and Supply Chain Guidance.

Responsibilities: 

• Planning, defining and implementing Component Engineering Process to ensure design integrity and hardware robustness in direct alignment with customer expectations.
• Executing/Creating processes and procedures required to follow an EEEE (Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical) component through selection, specification generation, procurement, part screening/qualification and data review/inspections.
• Support Radiation Transport/Characterization Analysis and Implement Radiation Test Plans on Components.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including supplier quality manuals and company quality records.
• Create Presentations and Participate in Customer Meetings

Education Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or Equivalent

Experience Required: 

• 5 years as an Engineer in High Reliability, Military or Space Flight Environments.
• Extensive knowledge of EEEE device types, construction, operation and failure analysis
• Experience working with U.S. Government Department of Defense or other highly regulated industries
• Experience documenting/managing component requirements using parts control plans and part specifications/data sheets
• Understanding of radiation survivability (TID, DDD, SEE) of electronic devices in space environments
• Knowledge of Government, Industry specs and standards (MIL-STD-1547, NASA INST-002, DLA)
• Strong project leadership, presentation and decision-making skills

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Office Environment no Special EH&S Provisions

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.