Electronic Components Failure Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

The Parts, Materials & Processes Department (PMPD) includes subject matter experts across a broad range of areas pertaining to electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts procurement, qualification, application, root cause failure analysis, as well as materials and processes. Our expertise combined with a sophisticated in-house electronic component laboratory deliver innovative analysis and PM&P program management capabilities to national space systems and civil customers.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA.

• →Utilize common root cause analysis methods and equipment during hands-on failure analysis of electronic components 
• →Perform independent verification and validation of contractor's methods for root cause analysis and corrective action
• →Perform analytical studies for part reliability risk as well as future technology planning and development
• →Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of a variety of techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• →Devise new approaches to problems encountered. 
• →Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on matters of importance. 
• →Prepare detailed analytical report findings.
• →Collaborate with management, customer, contractor, and/or component supplier personnel during analysis

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline 
• Five or years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience 
• Proficiency in related industry standards (e.g., MIL STD 1580)
• Excellent communication skills to concisely provide advice to customers 
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, collaborative applications (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence) 
• Willing to travel [domestically/internationally] approx. 25% of time  
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Engineering Specialist:

• Eight or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience.

• Fundamental knowledge of common failure modes of high reliability electronic parts
• Experience leading project teams, planning, and managing multifaceted failure. investigations of electronic parts. 

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