Parts Engineer

Position Overview

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group and a world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies for Commercial, Civil, and Defense Satellite Payloads, provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. We are seeking an experienced Parts / Components Engineer to support the selection process and qualification of space grade EEE components for current and future space satellites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages selection process of qualifying materials and components used in company technologies.
• Acts as the 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.
• Assesses components for compliance with program and industry PMP requirements (INST-002, JEDEC, etc.).
• Develops guidelines and procedures for vendor selection for space-level parts.
• Interfaces with departments such as Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing to implement changes, coordinate new processes, or communicate issues concerning parts.
• Generates plans, procedures, and EEE part procurement and screening documents (SCD's) for aerospace programs per customer standards and/or contract.
• Reviews screening and test data from manufacturers and test laboratories for compliance with specifications, purchase order requirements, and program contracts.
• Drives the selection and qualification of space grade EEE components for current and future space satellites.
• Evaluates supplier change notifications and qualifies changes as needed.
• May maintain a component data management system including qualification records, results, and documentation such as data sheets and screening test reports.
• Ensures that the correct parts are received and conform to the specified SCD's.
• Prepares to present information to customers regarding traceability and related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong 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 simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing Experience preferred.
• Radiation knowledge a plus.