EEE Component Enginee
Company: ExoTerra Resource, LLC
Role summary
EEE Component Enginee is a role at ExoTerra Resource, LLC in Littleton, Colorado, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- EEE Component Enginee
- Company
- ExoTerra Resource, LLC
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-25
ExoTerra Resource is looking for an experienced component engineer to play a critical role in selecting and validating electronics for challenging space missions. You will enjoy a high level of technical autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on hardware reliability in a fast-paced, innovative aerospace environment.
Job description
Company Overview
ExoTerra designs and manufactures the propulsion systems that move spacecraft farther, longer, and more efficiently. As a leader in electric propulsion, we develop and produce Hall thrusters, propulsion modules, and power electronics at scale, supporting a growing range of space missions and constellations. With the recent announcement of ExoTerra joining Voyager Technologies, we are better positioned than ever to advance next‑generation in‑space propulsion.
Position Summary
The EEE Component Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing process improvements to ExoTerra’s component selection, procurement, and storage. In addition, the CE will maintain the integrity of all product line BOMs, coordinate with purchasing to keep up with production component demands, and will consult on cost, lead time, part availability, and any extraneous requirements for new potential contracts. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to support ExoTerra’s mission, technical objectives, and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Regularly evaluate Product BOM’s for parts that have become obsolete, for single source parts, and for other high-risk concerns.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Systems, and Quality groups to ensure parts fulfilling Contractual and ExoTerra Quality requirements are procured.
Assist the Design and Purchasing Teams with recommending and approving alternate parts for purchase.
Develop Best Practices for Component Procurement and Selection and enable the Design Team to make appropriate component selection.
Make Life Time Buy (LTB) decisions when approved components on Product BOM’s go obsolete.
Enable prompt and timely product delivery through collaboration with the different technical and administrative groups.
Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in component evaluation and selection, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high‑precision industries.
Experience with aerospace or defense standards, including MIL‑STD, ASTM, ESA, and other relevant standards.
Proficiency with managing multiple product BOM’s, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
Demonstrate competence in presenting component changes to customers with technical reasoning to support changes
Proficiency with Obsolescence Management tools like Silicon Experts.
Demonstrate competence in finding Alternate parts when needed by the design team or the purchasing team.
Ability to write test plans and evaluate test reports for components needing to be up-screened or analyzed for root cause failure.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of various MIL Standards, ECSS Standards, and ESCC Standards applicable to component procurement and testing for different quality levels of space flight hardware.
Understanding of Material interactions and prohibitions as it pertains to EEE components.
Experience with creating engineering drawings for EEE components.
Experience working on various IPT’s to assess, test, and approve new parts on a qualified BOM.
Understanding of component failure modes by commodity.
Familiarity with inventory management systems.
Basic understanding of Nuclear effects on EEE parts.
Basic understanding of worst-case analysis (WCA) / EEE parts derating and end of life requirements.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an office environment
Able to meet program deadlines and occasional schedule flexibility
Export Control / Compliance Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary range: [$120000 – $150000] (dependent on experience and qualifications)
ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.