Senior Electrical Component Engineer - Aerospace Defense

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Component Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team. You will act as the technical authority for electrical/electronic components, driving qualification, documentation, and supplier oversight to ensure flight‑qualified hardware for missiles, sensors, and subsystems.

Responsibilities include evaluating components, managing obsolescence risks, creating source drawings, and guiding suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related STEM field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Component Engineering or related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical component parameters and packaging.
• Proficient with obsolescence tools (Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence).
• Proficient with PLM tools such as Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, qualify, test, and perform failure analysis on electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro‑optical components.
• Monitor obsolescence risk 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 test reports, and recommend qualified sources.
• Generate and approve NSPARs during PMPCB meetings.
• Review engineering drawings and SCDs for subcontractor‑supplied components.
• Lead or support PMP issue‑resolution activities and corrective actions.
• Assist and lead failure analysis in the EEEE domain.
• Maintain configuration control and traceability of component data.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers and internal teams.
• Review procured development items to verify parts meet specifications and life.
• Coordinate with circuit card designers on part footprint and derating.
• Track long‑lead/high‑risk components and report status.
• Provide monthly components status reporting.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Component engineering

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

B.Sc in Electrical Engineering

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

Silicon Expert

IHS BOM Intelligence

Windchill PLM

Siemens Xpedition EDM Library Cockpit

PTC Windchill

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Component Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team. You will act as the technical authority for electrical/electronic components, driving qualification, documentation, and supplier oversight to ensure flight‑qualified hardware for missiles, sensors, and subsystems.

Responsibilities include evaluating components, managing obsolescence risks, creating source drawings, and guiding suppliers and internal teams.