Components & Reliability Engineer

o Work closely with business development, program management, and engineering team during quoting phases to determine parts requirements and estimate associated costso Perform detailed reliability and performance analyses when customer specifications are incomplete or unclear. Testing and Data Analysis for Space Componentso Coordinate and oversee testing of parts for Total Ionizing Dose (TID), as well as low and high dose rate testing, to gather critical data on their performance and reliability in space environments.o Partner with program managers, planners, and design engineers to ensure integration and fulfillment of customer parts requirements, ensuring compliance with performance standards and timelines. Root Cause and Failure Analysiso Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for parts-related issues to identify underlying causes.o Implement effective corrective actions for problem resolution and continuous improvement. Vendor and Supply Chain Collaborationo Collaborate with program management, engineering, vendors, and purchasing teams to guarantee that all parts meet customer and Wenzel reliability standards and requirements. Qualification and Certification of Componentso Lead the qualification process for critical electronic components used in space applications, ensuring they meet NASA and MIL-STD standards for performance, reliability, and safety.o Conduct radiation hardness assessments for space components.o Determine the appropriate radiation tolerance and performance requirements to meet customer needs in space environments. Electrical Parts Stress Analysiso Perform Electrical Parts Stress Analysis (EPSA) to evaluate and ensure the reliability of electronic componentso Verify that the parts meet the defined customer specifications under various operational conditions.o Conduct WCA to simulate the most extreme operating conditions and ensure the reliability of products across the entire lifespan of the program, identifying potential risks and design weaknesses. Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)o Lead FMECA to systematically identify potential failure modes, evaluate their impacts on system performance.o Prioritize risk mitigation efforts to enhance system reliability and safety. Reliability Metrics and Predictive Analysiso Perform MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) analyses.o Provide critical reliability metrics to ensure product longevity and mission success over the expected lifecycle of space programs or aerospace applications. Thermal and Structural Analysiso Conduct thermal and structural analyses to assess the robustness of designs under extreme temperature, mechanical, and environmental conditions.o Ensure components can withstand launch, in-orbit operations, and missionspecific stresses.o Conduct specialized analyses as needed for high-reliability program development.o Prepare detailed reports to demonstrate compliance with customer requirements. Product Life Testing, and other relevant assessments.