Component Engineer

Job Description An employer is looking for a Component Engineer in Redmond, Wa. As a Component Engineer at Project Kuiper, you will be responsible for supporting the Component Engineering team by managing Kuiper's approved component library and developing component engineering processes and mechanisms. You will work with Senior Component Engineers to solve technical problems involving electrical component research, component qualification, and component obsolescence. Your role will play a critical part in the success of current and next generation Kuiper satellites. - Providing technical guidance and support to engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing as a subject matter expert - Creating / reviewing / improving / maintaining our Component Engineering methods, processes and procedures - Reviewing electrical component requests to ensure they meet requirements; supporting electrical component lifecycle management - Researching alternative components to continually improve satellite designs We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MS EE for Senior Role) - 3+ years working as a Component Engineer in space, aerospace, industrial automotive or other high-tech industry - Experience with electronic component selection and qualification - Proficiency in BOM management and analysis - Experience with component lifecycle management - Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes - Ability to review and analyze technical datasheets - Basic project management skills - Proficiency in MS Office - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience creating qualification plans and supporting obsolescence analyses for electronic components - Experience with Product Lifetime Management (PLM) tools.