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Sr. Electrical/Electronic Parts Component Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline/STEM field, with four additional years of experience substituted for a degree
  • 8 years of work experience with semiconductor device development, test, and manufacturing
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn how to use custom database programs

Requirements:

  • Work with RF, Power and Controls Design engineers to understand performance and use requirements
  • Write and review parts procurement documents for high power EEE parts
  • Maintain existing database of parts
  • Review test data and process flow documents for compliance to requirements

Job description

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Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Component Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the U.S. As part of the Product Assurance group, we are responsible for the selection and qualification of all Electrical, Electronic, Electromagnetic (EEE) parts and materials for Lanteris' LEO, GEO and special purpose Spacecrafts. Our group also writes the high-level space related process requirements for Lanteris. This role is specifically oriented toward engineering of semiconductor type electronic devices associated with their development, procurement, and testing. As a diverse group of engineers, the role will require taking on task associated with a variety of other EEE parts.

In this role, you will be a member of the Parts, Materials and Processes team. The team is responsible for all EEE parts, all materials and process used to build a variety of space vehicles. You will be responsible for the investigation, qualification and approval of different types of electronic parts mostly related to semiconductors and will investigate and resolve issues that may arise during the use of already approved parts. This approval of parts or investigation of issues may also involve travel to various places around the world to complete the task. To be successful in this position, you must be able to work well with others, communicate effectively and be able to fully document the issues and resolution.

Lanteris Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with RF, Power and Controls Design engineers to understand performance and use requirements
  • Write and review parts procurement documents for high power EEE parts
  • Work with parts suppliers to define screening, qualification, packaging, etc. to be performed by the manufacturer
  • Maintain existing database of parts
  • Review test data and process flow documents for compliance to requirements
  • Assist other groups in performing upgrade testing
  • Data analysis and binning for performance levels
  • Work within a team and be flexible to take on tasks outside of your comfort zone

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline/STEM field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • 8  years work experience with semiconductor device development, test, and manufacturing
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn how to use custom database programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Team player – ability to work across multiple functional organizations to develop and implement solutions
  • Hands-on person – capable of understanding the issues and performance of semiconductor devices and use sound engineer practices to find appropriate solutions to issues.
  • Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, which include customer communication and technical writing
  • Ability to work methodically to identify issues and develop solutions
  • Knowledge of NASA-STD-873910 is a plus

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $107,000.00 - $179,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $107,000.00 - $179,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $107,000.00 - $179,000.00 annually.

 

 

● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $118,000.00 - $196,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $123,000.00 - $205,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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