Lead Components Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Santa Clarita, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match and Profit<br

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Lead Components Engineer to act as a technical authority for sourcing, evaluating, and qualifying complex electronic components. You will drive cost, quality and reliability improvements and guide cross-functional teams in component selection and vendor capability assessment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 8–12+ years of related experience, with strong vendor-management and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8–12+ years of experience in component engineering or related hardware functions.
• Expertise in sourcing, qualification, reliability evaluation, obsolescence management and supplier assessments.

Responsibilities

• Leads sourcing, selection, qualification and lifecycle management of complex electronic components used across company products (25%).
• Evaluates alternative technologies and suppliers to reduce cost, improve quality and reliability, and mitigate obsolescence risks (20%).
• Interfaces with suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve component issues and identify new sources (20%).
• Develops and maintains guidelines, procedures, and standards for vendor selection and component qualification (20%).
• Oversees maintenance of component data management systems, including qualification records and approval workflows (15%).

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Sourcing

Supplier liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Components Engineer The Lead Components Engineer serves as a company technical authority responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and qualifying complex electronic components, driving cost, quality, and reliability improvements, and guiding cross-functional teams in component selection, vendor capability assessment, and obsolescence mitigation. The role provides expert technical support to design engineering, leads component strategy development, and may mentor or direct other component engineers.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA - Onsite. Salary: 108,900.00 - 145,200.00 per year plus potential bonus.

Paid Time Off

• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Leads the sourcing, selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of complex and high-impact electronic components used across company products (25%).
• Evaluates alternative technologies and suppliers to reduce cost, improve quality and reliability, and mitigate obsolescence risks (20%).
• Serves as the primary technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve component issues and identify new or alternate sources (20%).
• Develops, implements, and maintains guidelines, procedures, and standards for vendor selection, component qualification, and supplier change notification review (20%).
• Oversees maintenance of component data management systems, including qualification records, documentation, and approval workflows (15%).

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8-12+ years of experience in component engineering, electronics design support, or related hardware engineering functions.
• Expertise in component sourcing, qualification, reliability evaluation, obsolescence management, and supplier technical assessments.
• Strong understanding of electronic component technologies, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical activities and guide less experienced engineers.
• Effective communication and vendor‑management skills with experience interfacing directly with suppliers and engineering teams.

Who We Are:

Environmental, Social and Governance Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

Our Services:

• System-level architecture
• Highly skilled program management
• Industry-leading engineering services
• Turnkey system design
• Production capabilities that range from early prototype phase through volume production

To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/santa-clarita #LI-YH1

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.