Component Engineer

Electrical Component Engineer- fully remote
Join a team developing high-reliability aerospace and defense systems, supporting the selection, qualification, and failure analysis of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components used in mission-critical applications. This role provides technical leadership in parts management, supplier oversight, component screening, and reliability assurance throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead EEE parts selection, qualification, screening, and procurement activities
Develop and maintain EEE parts management plans, procedures, and compliance strategies
Evaluate suppliers and support component sourcing and selection efforts
Review customer requirements, contracts, and specifications to ensure program compliance
Investigate component failures, support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, and coordinate with failure analysis laboratories
Review GIDEP alerts and assess impacts to programs
Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to drive component reliability
Prepare and present technical reports, recommendations, and risk assessments
Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience
Strong knowledge of EEE parts, semiconductors, microelectronics, and component reliability
Experience with aerospace, defense, space, missile, or other high-reliability systems
Hands-on experience with parts management, component selection, and failure analysis
Familiarity with military and space-industry standards governing EEE components
Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MIL-STD-1580, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, and MIL-PRF specifications
Experience working with GIDEP advisories and alerts
Hands-on experience in an EEE Parts Failure Analysis Laboratory
Background supporting launch vehicles, missile defense, or other mission-critical aerospace programs
Work Environment Engineering-focused environment supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs requiring exceptional reliability, rigorous technical standards, and close collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and laboratory teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Work arrangement
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