Component Parts Engineer, Sr

Position: Component Parts Engineer, Sr Staff
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* Description:

** Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity  While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve  We're creating future ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision  We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world  We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation  And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

Come join National Security Space and the Skynet EC team as a Specialty Engineer in Component Parts Engineering as we deliver the next generation of communications satellites to the our UK partners

As aComponent Engineer, Sr Staffin the Parts, Materials and Processes  PMP  group of Specialty Systems Engineering working in National Security Space   Global Communications and Navigation  NSS GC&N , you'll work on a team in a range of projects that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career  You'll use your education, experience and growing expertise to drive selection of preferred PMP and maintain accurate PMP requirements in the engineering tools  PMPDB, EPDM, ERP   Working side by side with PMP subject matter experts, Procurement, Receiving Inspection and PMP manufacturers you'll develop requirements to fulfill product schedule, cost and performance requirements

In this role you will:

- Exercise your role as an expert in the engineering design tools and be able to recommend and evaluate tool enhancements

- Perform data maintenance for Parts and Specification in the PMP Database and EPDM

- Drive Space preferred PMP selection, factoring in need and cost and ensuring the attainment of design objectives

- Support subject matter experts and PMP Database users with recommended solutions to data issues

- Work on projects to support engineering design tools

We're looking for:

- Someone with strong organizational skills

- A self starter who develops solutions to technical issues

- A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a multidisciplinary and diverse team to resolve technical issues

- Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines

- Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums

- The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

 Contingent on Contract Award expected in September 2026

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Experience working PMP  Parts, Materials, and Processes  on a program

- Expert in Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical  EEE  parts performance requirements and specifications

- Expert understanding of mechanical parts performance requirements and specifications

- Willingness/Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship Required

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Skills:

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* - Active or Current Secret security clearance

- Experience successfully completing projects and/or multi discipline team efforts by applying technical knowledge and leadership skills

- Documentation Engineering experience: plans and coordinates preparation of documentation to balance technical, cost and schedule needs

- Advanced proficiency in software tools such as MS Office  Access, Excel, Project , SAP, is a plus

- Familiar with using business tools and systems for configuration management and quality control  e g  SAP, EPDM, PMPDB, LIMS

- Experience using EXCEL pivot tables for data reporting

- Knowledge of relational databases

- Experience in mentoring peers on company processes and passing on technical knowledge

- Familiar with the UK and European Component Parts Standards and Processes

- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills

- Experience working collaboratively with customers and teammates…