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This position offers impact across product programs and exposure to high-TRL engineering challenges.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsPaid Time Off401K with Employer Match and Profit SharingHealth and Wellness BenefitsLearning and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanCompetitive Pay\nResponsibilitiesLead sourcing, selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of complex electronic components across productsEvaluate alternative technologies and suppliers to reduce cost, improve quality and mitigate obsolescenceServe as primary technical interface with suppliers to resolve issues and identify new sourcesDevelop and maintain guidelines and standards for vendor selection, component qualification, and supplier change notificationOversee maintenance of component data management systems, qualification records, and approval workflowsMentor or direct other component engineers and lead cross-functional technical activities\nKey requirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline8–12+ years of experience in component engineering, electronics design support, or hardware engineeringExpertise in component sourcing, qualification, reliability evaluation, obsolescence management, and supplier assessmentsStrong understanding of electronic component technologies, manufacturing processes, and industry standardsProven ability to lead cross-functional technical activities and guide junior engineersEffective communication and vendor-management skills with direct supplier interactioneffective communicationleadership in cross-functional teamsvendor-managementcomponent sourcingqualificationreliability evaluation","company":"Curtiss-Wright","rawCompany":"curtisswright","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:08:56.280Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"423690","title":"Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"other-electronic-parts-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Components Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role you act as the technical authority for complex electronic components, guiding cross-functional teams in sourcing, qualification, and lifecycle management to boost cost efficiency, quality, and reliability. 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