Component Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

4d•Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.