Aerospace Component Engineer - Flight-Qualified Hardware

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) seeks a Component Engineer to act as the technical authority for electrical/electronic parts, ensuring qualification, documentation, and supplier oversight for flight-critical hardware.

The role requires 5+ years in component engineering, obsolescence management, and experience with data systems like Windchill PLM. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance are mandatory. On-site in Grand Prairie, TX.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or closely related STEM field; M.S./PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Component Engineering or related areas (circuit card manufacturing, SMT, thermal profiling, etc.).
• Proficient with obsolescence tools: Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence.
• Proficient with Windchill PLM.
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication; able to work with customers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier locations.
• U.S. Citizen; capable of obtaining DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, qualify, test, and perform failure analysis on electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro-optical components.
• Monitor obsolescence risk (DMSMS) and identify alternate part options.
• Support component data submission and symbol generation for new parts.
• Prepare and maintain Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs).
• Evaluate vendors, review component test reports, and suggest qualified sources.
• Generate, review, and approve NSPARs during PMPCB meetings.
• Review engineering drawings and SCDs for subcontractor components.
• Lead or support PMP issue-resolution activities and drive corrective actions.
• Assist and lead failure-analysis efforts within the EEEE domain.
• Maintain configuration control and traceability of all component data.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers and internal teams for seamless integration of approved components.
• Review procured items to verify parts meet program specs and life requirements.
• Coordinate with circuit card designers on footprints, packaging, and derating requirements.
• Track long-lead and high-risk components across the circuit card family.
• Provide monthly components status reporting, including lead-time and last-time-buy risk.

Skills

Component engineering

Obsolescence tools

Windchill PLM

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Silicon Expert

IHS BOM Intelligence

Windchill PLM

Job description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) seeks a Component Engineer to act as the technical authority for electrical/electronic parts, ensuring qualification, documentation, and supplier oversight for flight-critical hardware.

The role requires 5+ years in component engineering, obsolescence management, and experience with data systems like Windchill PLM. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance are mandatory. On-site in Grand Prairie, TX.