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EEE Components Engineer
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EEE Components Engineer
Location: Stevenage or Harwell
Contract: 6 Month Contract
Scope: Inside IR35
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy?
Our client is a leading Space Tech company, combining high-level engineering expertise with a practical approach to complex space missions.
Following a period of continued growth, we are seeking a EEE Components Engineer to join a high-calibre Product Assurance team. This is a pivotal role working on cutting-edge missions where products must survive the harsh environment of space for up to 15 years.
The Mission
As a EEE Components Engineer, you will take ownership of the selection, qualification, and assurance of Electronic, Electrical, and Electromechanical components. You will be the focal point for quality across institutional, defence, and commercial space programmes, ensuring every part meets rigorous mission performance and reliability standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Component Leadership: Lead the evaluation and approval of semiconductor, passive, and electromechanical components for space applications.
- Technical Interface: Act as the primary technical interface for EEE parts with customers, supporting design reviews and resolving technical discrepancies.
- Assurance & Assessment: Perform deep-dive assessments covering reliability, radiation performance (TID, SEE), derating, and obsolescence.
- Qualification & Testing: Define and support component qualification, screening, and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT).
- Critical Reviews: Chair Parts Control Board (PCB) activities and approve component selections, deviations, and waivers.
- Failure Analysis: Investigate component-related failures and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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We are looking for a proactive professional with a "quality-first" mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience: 3–5 years of Components Engineering experience within ESA, NASA, or Commercial space programs.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in ECSS, ESCC, NASA, and relevant MIL standards.
- Radiation Expertise: A solid understanding of radiation effects, including TID and SEE.
- Education: A Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Security: Ability to pass BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening.
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Desirable Skills:
- Experience with radiation analysis tools such as OMERE, SPENVIS, or FASTRAD.
- Familiarity with component lifecycle management tools like SiliconExpert.
- Knowledge of AEC-Q or JEDEC qualification standards.
Why Join This Team?
This is a chance to join a "dream team" of purpose-driven, passionate professionals who prize diversity, integrity, and engineering excellence. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment where you are empowered to push boundaries and tackle the biggest challenges in modern space exploration.
The Perks:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, private healthcare, pension plan, life insurance, and disability income protection.
- Immediate Impact: This is a new position with an immediate workload on high-profile projects, offering the chance to hit the ground running.
If you are driven to inspire the next generation and expand our place in the stars, we want to hear from you.
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