Parts Engineer

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and shipped from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

We are seeking an experienced Parts / Components Engineer to join our team. The Parts / Components Engineer supports the selection process of qualifying materials / components and drive the selection and qualifications of space grade EEE components for current and future space satellites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages selection process of qualifying materials / components used in the company's technology
• Acts as technical interface between component / production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources
• Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes
• Assess components for compliance to program and industry PMP requirements (INST-002, JEDEC, etc.)
• Develops guidelines / procedures on vendor selection for space level parts
• Interfaces with other departments (i.e. Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing) to implement changes, coordinate new processes or communicate arrival of unscreened parts and other issues concerning parts
• Generate plans, procedures, and EEE part procurement and screening documents (SCD's) for aerospace programs as required by customer standards and / or contract
• Review screening and test data received from manufacturers and test laboratories for compliance to specifications, purchase order requirements, and program contract compliance
• Drive the selection and qualification of space grade EEE components for current and future space satellites
• Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed
• May maintain component data management system including qualification records / results / documentation which include but not limited to reviewing, approving and maintaining data sheets / screening test reports of flight parts and materials received against purchase orders
• Ensures that the correct parts are received and conforming to the SCD's written for the parts
• Prepared to present information to Customers during visits inquiring traceability and other related issues
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Understanding of supply chain logistics and industry standards
• Effective communication and collaborative skills for working with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks at once
• Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing Experience Preferred
• Radiation knowledge a plus