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Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist)

El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026

💰 $249,600/yr($166,400/yr – $249,600/yr)

About the role

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.

PMPD is seeking a COTS Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist - Microelectronics / Semiconductor Engineering) with proficiency in selecting commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and military parts for national security space and missile applications. The candidate will advise customers at related control boards, technical reviews/audits, gated events, etc.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting parts, materials, and processes (PM&P) program management functions which include – PM&P selection commensurate with application risk tolerance, control boards, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews

Acting as a senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader in PM&P management and a subject matter expert (SME) in the evaluation, selection, and use of COTS and military electronic parts for national security space and missile applications.