Components Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the creation and maintenance of components in the Altium library, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all hardware designs
• Manage component data entry and lifecycle status in the ERP system, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all active, approved, and obsolete parts
• Review new part requests from the engineering team, evaluating technical compliance, sourcing availability, supply chain risk, and regulatory status (NDAA, RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals) prior to approval
• Serve as the primary technical interface to component manufacturers, obtaining NDAA compliance documentation, reliability and safety data, and technical specifications not available in published datasheets
• Define and validate alternate part equivalencies, ensuring that all approved substitutions meet form, fit, and function requirements
• Manage component lifecycle events including end-of-life notifications, last-time-buy decisions, and replacement part qualification to protect supply continuity
• Support component selection across the hardware team, helping identify parts that align with Neros' NDAA compliance requirements and USA sourcing commitments
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to resolve component availability issues and support supply chain continuity
• You should have the following
• Background in electrical engineering or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with Altium Designer, including schematic symbol creation, PCB footprint development, and 3D model integration
• Strong working knowledge of electronic components (passive components, ICs, connectors, discrete semiconductors) and the ability to read and interpret data sheets with a critical eye
• Experience with ERP systems for component data entry and management
• Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic, process-driven approach to data accuracy and compliance
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to electronic components, including RoHS, REACH, and NDAA Section 889 compliance
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of part requests and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy
• Nice to have
• Prior experience in a formal components engineering, PCB library management, or PCB layout role
• Familiarity with AVL/AML management and supply chain or procurement processes
• Experience managing component obsolescence and executing lifecycle mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export control requirements
• Experience in a production electronics environment, particularly in defense, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field
• US Salary Range
• $118,500 - $166,000 USD
• The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
• We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.