Component Engineer Sr

Job Description

You will be the Component Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team is responsible for the full lifecycle of components that power precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, from supplier qualification through delivery to the customer, ensuring reliability, traceability and compliance with strict defense standards.

• Plan, direct and review all component related project documentation to meet customer contracts and internal LM standards.
• Create and maintain Source Control Drawings (SCDs) in accordance with Lockheed Martin processes.
• Review datasheets, evaluate part performance and flag potential obsolescence or counterfeit risks.
• Manage subcontractor supplied parts, including generation, review and approval of Non Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs).
• Produce engineering documents and drawings for new component releases and qualifications, and process engineering change requests.
• Lead or support failure analysis, non compliance investigations and mitigation of prohibited items (e.g., pure tin solder).
• Conduct trade studies and testing for new designs or obsolescence replacement parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers on new releases, road maps and end of life schedules, tracking component road maps.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality engineers with technical issues, verification of handling procedures and part traceability.
• Partner with Design Engineers to select approved, reliable components that meet performance and schedule goals.
• Provide technical guidance to program managers on component qualification, performance risks and specification interpretation.
• Travel periodically to customer and supplier sites to validate processes and resolve issues on site.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical component parameters and packaging.
• Proficient with component engineering obsolescence tools (Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence).
• Proficient with product lifecycle tools such as Windchill PLM.
• Knowledge of high-reliability military component standards and specifications (e.g., MIL‑STD‑883, MIL‑STD‑38534, MIL‑PRF‑55342, MIL‑PRF‑55681).
• Experience with software tools like Siemens Xpedition EDM Library Cockpit and PTC Windchill.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to customer and supplier locations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Experience in electrical component manufacturing process and physical property analysis.
• Experience in Component Engineering with knowledge of electronic components and devices.
• Electrical or Electronic Engineering experience (e.g., 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.
• MS-level technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be a plus.
• Experience with CSAM (C‑Mode Scanning Acoustic Microscopy) evaluation.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical test failures.
• Experience in Root Cause / Corrective Action.
• Experience in Plastic Encapsulated Device qualification testing.
• Experience with DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) techniques.
• Knowledge of Military & Automotive Electronics Quality Standards.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

This position offers flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and leave options.

This position is in Dallas, Texas.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN and located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Electrical Engineering
Type:
Full‑Time
Shift: First