Parts Specialist

Work as a Senior Engineer leading the review and approval process of electronic parts. Work closely with Project Interface Engineering and Mission Assurance Management personnel to ensure timely review of all project related documentation, including parts lists, waivers, NSPARs, specifications. Act as subject matter expert for electronic parts with expertise in passive components, discrete devices and related technology.
Provide expertise to COG-Es in selection of devices by continually surveying industry, tracking device features of all vendors and generating device feature comparisons to designers. Serve as a problem solver in device reliability and manufacturing issues. Will design test and qualification plans for devices. Create, promote, and monitor parts technology developments through conference participation, professional communications, and vendor interactions.Proficiently use common computer tools and common office software packages in the management of this task. Plan, place, and technically and programmatically direct purchase orders and contracts for electronic parts and parts services. Occasionally direct cross-project procurement and service activities and report monthly to project and line management. Determine and weigh best pursuit of in-house versus out-of-house service capabilities by forecasting project needs. Will report to the Group Supervisor of the Parts Engineering Group.Desired:
Substantial experience with and knowledge of electronic components used for space flight projects including requirements definition, procurement, testing and qualification. Prefer some electronics design and or testing experience. Ability to work well with Cognizant Engineers and Project Managers. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules. Knowledge of NASA and JEDEC specifications of electronic parts.
REQUIREMENTS
Typically requires a BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with 10+ years experience, an MA/MS degree with 8+ years work experience, a Ph.D. with 6+ years work experience, or equivalent technical experience. Extensive background in the use, selection, procurement, manufacture, and testing/screening of high reliability electronic parts for space-flight applications. Expertise in passive components, discrete devices and related technology. This includes applications, packaging, and reliability limitations. Extensive knowledge of military specifications of electronic parts. Ability to technically oversee flight electronic parts-related tasks. Substantial ability to multi-task, established track record to meet schedule and work well under pressure. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Extensive knowledge and substantial use of common computer tools.