You will be the Component Engineer for the HardwareEngineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles andFire Control (MFC).Our team is responsible for the full lifecycle of components that power precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, from supplier qualification through delivery to the customer, ensuring reliability, traceability and compliance with strict defense standards.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Component Engineer you will manage component level risk, coordinate with suppliers and cross functional partners, and drive documentation, qualification and failure analysis activities that keep our programs on schedule and secure.You will act as the technical bridge between design, manufacturing, quality and external customers. Your responsibilities will include
Plan, direct and review all component related project documentation to meet customer contracts and internal LM standards.
Create and maintain Source Control Drawings (SCDs) in accordance with LockheedMartin processes.
Review datasheets, evaluate part performance and flag potential obsolescence or counterfeit risks.
Manage subcontractor supplied parts, including generation, review and approval of Non Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs).
Produce engineering documents and drawings for new component releases and qualifications, and process engineering change requests.
Lead or support failure analysis, non compliance investigations and mitigation of prohibited items (e.g., pure tin solder).
Conduct trade studies and testing for new designs or obsolescence replacement parts.
Coordinate with suppliers on new releases, road maps and end of life schedules, tracking component road maps.
Support Manufacturing and Quality engineers with technical issues, verification of handling procedures and part traceability.
Partner with Design Engineers to select approved, reliable components that meet performance and schedule goals.
Provide technical guidance to program managers on component qualification, performance risks and specification interpretation.
Travel periodically to customer and supplier sites to validate processes and resolve issues on site.
Why Join Us
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 Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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.
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 experience (such as components or digital/analog design)
Material Science Engineer degree with electrical component experience, or an Electrical Engineer degree with component engineering experience
Experience with missile platforms
Knowledge of Parts Management Plan
MS-level technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be a plus
Experience with CSAM (C-Mode Scanning Acoustic Microscopy) evaluation
Experience troubleshooting electrical test failures
Experience in Root Cause / Corrective Action
Experience in Plastic Encapsulated Device qualification testing
Experience with DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) techniques
Knowledge of Military & Automotive Electronics Quality Standards
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
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