Component Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer to lead EEEE parts engineering, qualification, and supplier coordination for space programs. You will evaluate technologies, draft documentation, and mentor teams across design, test, and manufacturing in a high‑reliability environment.

The role requires a BS in engineering, knowledge of electrical parts, and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field is required.
• Knowledge of electrical parts design, analysis and materials used in EEEE parts.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specifications for design guidance.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware design, manufacture and test of EEEE parts.
• Support selection, qualification, test and failure analysis of EEEE parts.
• Prepare reports, specs, and evaluate suppliers/test reports.
• Coordinate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement teams.
• Work with components such as ICs, diodes, hybrids, magnetics and transistors.
• Travel and inspect suppliers and government labs to ensure quality.

Skills

Electrical parts knowledge

Design review experience

Security clearance readiness

Nuclear effects understanding

Military specifications familiarity

Worst-case analysis understanding

Technology evaluation

Failure analysis exposure

Technical requirements engineering

ICs/Discrete components life cycle

Supplier engagement

AI prompting proficiency

DoD Secret clearance (active)

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Materials Engineering

Job description

Standard Job 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.

Standard Job 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.

Lockheed Martin Space, Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program, is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer to join our team in Denver, CO. You will lead and/or assist in the performance of Electrical Component (Parts) Engineering, development and execution of the program Electrical Electronic Electromechanical and Electrooptical (EEEE) Parts management plan. You will evaluate new technologies and work closely with survivability, designers, test and manufacturing engineers, agencies like DLA, Part Manufacturers and Test Labs. You’ll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in the harshest of environments and most critical strategic systems.

In This Role You Will

• Participate in Electrical / Electronic / Electromechanical / Electrooptical (EEEE) Parts Engineering technical assignments related to hardware design, manufacture and test.
• Participate in the selection, qualification, test and failure analysis of EEEE Parts.
• Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement/Supply Chain organization.
• Work on electrical components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, integrated circuits (ICs), hybrids, crystals, crystal oscillators, filters, fuses, heaters, magnetics, microcircuits, relays, semiconductors, thermistors.
• Travel and work closely with suppliers and government agencies to ensure electronic component selections meet both quality expectations and product performance requirements.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Conducts or participates in the selection, evaluation, qualification, testing and failure analysis of Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical and Electro-optical (EEEE) Components intended for use in a Space Environment. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates the preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met. Prepares EEEE Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs), evaluates vendors and analyzes EEEE Component test reports. The Component Engineer is responsible for the oversight of Subcontractor EEEE Components, generating/reviewing/approving Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs) at Parts, Materials and Process Control Board (PMPCB) meetings, reviewing and approving engineering drawings and SCDs, participating/leading PMP issue resolutions and assisting/leading failure analysis under the EEEE Components domain.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related technical field
• Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge in the design, analysis, and/or construction of electrical parts and circuits, semiconductor physics and/or operation of devices such as hybrids, integrated circuits, transistors, diodes and capacitors
• Knowledge of design, functionality, manufacturing, materials and processes used in EEEE parts
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications and providing guidance to design and test teams
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Engineering with emphasis on electrical parts, semiconductor physics or related field of study
• Familiarity with technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR and CDR
• Basic understanding of Nuclear effects on EEEE parts and demonstrated ability to work closely with Survivability Engineers in strategic Rad Hard applications
• Familiarity with military specifications and engineering requirements
• Basic understanding of worst-case analysis (WCA) / EEEE parts derating and end of life requirements
• Ability to evaluate current and developing technologies for EEEE parts in complex design packages
• Experience or knowledge of failure analysis, destructive physical analysis and/or root cause and corrective action analysis related to EEEE parts
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Experience regarding the full life cycle of integrated circuits (ICs), discrete components, or magnetics (transformers), etc.
• Experienced in working with suppliers of EEEE components.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.