Component Engineer Sr - E3

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You will be the Component Engineer on the Lockheed Martin Missiles &Fire Control team. Our team ensures that every component used on Lockheed Martin Missiles &Fire Control programs meets rigorous customer contract requirements and internal quality standards, from initial selection through final verification and failure analysis.

As the Component Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of EEEE components—selecting, qualifying, testing, and troubleshooting parts while driving documentation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution across the program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting or participating in the selection, evaluation, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro‑optical components.
• Planning, directing, reviewing, and coordinating project documentation to ensure compliance with customer contracts and Lockheed Martin requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs) and other baseline engineering drawings.
• Evaluating suppliers, reviewing test reports, and recommending qualified vendors for EEEE parts.
• Generating, reviewing, and approving Non‑Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs) during Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board (PMPCB) meetings.
• Leading or supporting issue resolution on the Parts, Materials, and Process (PMP) board and guiding failure‑analysis activities within the EEEE domain.
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, SCDs, and related documentation for subcontractor‑supplied components.
• Maintaining configuration control and ensuring traceability of all component data throughout the product lifecycle.
• Providing technical guidance to cross‑functional teams and subcontractors to achieve seamless integration of approved components.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Orlando, FL. 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.

• 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 US Citizen; must possess or be 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…