Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineer

At BlueHalo, an AV company, we provide a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to BlueHalo when a mission can't fail.

Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before - the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver. Join the transformation and help us make this impact now.

We are seeking a highly meticulous and experienced Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineer to provide critical component assurance for our advanced Laser Communications Program. The individual will serve as the technical authority on component selection, standardization, and reliability, ensuring all parts meet stringent program, military, and space standards for mission-critical hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Component Selection and Standardization

• Develop and maintain component requirements, specifications, and screening processes tailored for high-reliability, space-qualified, or military-grade hardware used in Laser Communication Systems.
• Manage the selection, qualification, and approval of new EEE components, ensuring full compliance with technical requirements for high-frequency electronics (RF, MMIC, high-speed digital).
• Serve as the EEE technical liaison between design engineers, procurement, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle, from proposal to production.
• Maintain and update the master ECAD library and Parts Management Database, ensuring data integrity and standardization across the program.

Obsolescence and Risk Mitigation

• Proactively manage parts obsolescence (EOL) issues by identifying high-risk components, proposing form-fit-function replacements, and coordinating last-time buys to ensure mission continuity.
• Analyze and respond promptly to industry alerts, including PCN (Product Change Notices) and GIDEP (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program).
• Implement and enforce effective counterfeit parts management strategies, including inspection and testing protocols.

Compliance and Reliability Assurance

• Ensure all components comply with relevant military, aerospace, and industry standards, including but not limited to EIA, IPC, and EEE-INST-002.
• Work with radiation effects specialists and designers to evaluate and mitigate the impact of the operating environment on component reliability, especially regarding radiation effects on parts used in space-based laser systems.
• Generate and maintain all required parts documentation, including Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs) and program-specific compliance reports.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in EEE Parts Engineering or Component Engineering within the Aerospace, Defense, or High-Reliability sector.
• Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of military and space component standards, including knowledge of part screening levels, quality assurance testing, and qualification processes.
• Technical Focus: Solid understanding of high-frequency electronics, including component selection criteria for RF, MMIC, and high-speed digital applications.
• Data Proficiency: Experience managing component data and lifecycle within an ERP system and/or ECAD library environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000

• BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
• Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

**Why BlueHalo, an AV Company**

At BlueHalo, an AV Company, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in space technology. Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space exploration.

Being part of our team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just occasionally, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare, and each employee plays a key role. That's why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We're committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career here?