Lockheed Martin

Component Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin$85K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
  • 3+ years in Component Engineering or circuit card manufacturing.
  • Expertise in obsolescence tools like Silicon Expert and IHS BOM Intelligence.
  • Familiarity with Windchill PLM product lifecycle tools.
  • Knowledge of military component standards (e.g., MIL-STD-883).

Responsibilities

  • Lead component strategy development for defense programs.
  • Create and update EEE Component Source Control Drawings.
  • Initiate part standardization and issue process change notices.
  • Develop and execute qualification test plans with test houses.
  • Conduct investigations on component failures and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Design screening programs and communicate changes to customers.
  • Manage subcontractor EEE components and approve NSPARs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Education Assistance for further development.
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off policies.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be the Component Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team within Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). Our team safeguards the full lifecycle of critical components-selection, qualification, and obsolescence management-for precision engagement aerospace and defense systems that protect the United States and our allied partners.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Component Engineer you will serve as the technical authority that drives reliable, cost effective component strategies across one or more defense programs. You'll partner with suppliers, test houses, and customers while leading cross functional efforts to keep hardware on schedule and compliant. Your responsibilities will include:
• Planning, directing, and reviewing project documentation to satisfy contract and company requirements.
• Creating and maintaining EEE Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs), evaluating vendors, and analyzing component test reports.
• Leading part standardization initiatives, part selection, and issuing process change notices.
• Developing qualification test plans and executing part qualifications with classified and commercial test houses.
• Conducting component failure investigations, qualifying alternate test houses, and implementing finish mitigation actions.
• Designing component screening programs and presenting part change impacts to customers.
• Managing subcontractor provided EEE components, generating and approving NSPARs at PMPCB meetings.
• Researching product change notices (PCNs) and obsolescence trends, assessing program impact, and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Driving issue resolution through the Program Management Process (PMP) and leading failure analysis activities within the EEE domain.
• Coordinating travel to customer and supplier sites to ensure hands on verification and relationship building.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university;
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Component Engineering or component-related experience such as circuit card manufacturing, SMT process, thermal profiling of critical components, troubleshooting, cable assembly, and understanding of component commodity and package types including moisture-sensitive parts
• Proficient with component engineering obsolescence tools (Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence)
• Proficient with product lifecycle tools such as Windchill PLM

Desired skills
• Previous LM MFC experience
• Knowledge of high-reliability military component standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-38534, MIL-PRF-55342, MIL-PRF-55681)
• Experience in electrical component manufacturing process and physical property analysis
• Electrical or Electronic Engineering experience (such as components or digital/analog design)
• Material Science Engineer degree with electrical component experience, or an Electrical Engineer degree with component engineering experience
• Experience with missile platforms
• Knowledge of Parts Management Plan
• Knowledge of Military & Automotive Electronics Standards

Ability to work remotely

Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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