Component Engineer
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Top Secret clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
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.
As a Component Engineer you’ll work on a broad range of projects, in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment, that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing, you’ll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and technology to survive in the most hostile of environments.
In this role you will
- Participate in Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineering technical assignments related to hardware manufacturing and testing. Assignments will include technical evaluation and support of manufacturing issues/concerns.
- Have a hand in the development of the program EEE Parts management plan, the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of EEE Parts.
- Prepare technical and progress reports, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
- Coordinate with other teams such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.
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. 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
- Background, education, or experience related to electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or closely related technical fields
- Experience developing, interpreting, or applying technical requirements such as specifications, program plans, or engineering documentation
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, models, or specifications and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, stress, manufacturing, or quality)
- Familiarity with non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and/or failure disposition activities
- Willingness/ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with electronic components and systems, which may include passive components, semiconductors, or related technologies (e.g., integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, capacitors, or similar)
- Experience with EEE parts testing, failure analysis, and non-conformance resolution
- Familiar with radiation effects on EEE parts
- Knowledge of avoiding and mitigating counterfeit part usage
- Knowledge of design, manufacturing, materials, and processes for EEE parts
- Experience in participating in major program reviews such as PDR and CDR
- Influencing policies at their company and at industry standards committee meeting
- Familiarity with military specifications and engineering requirements, such as Mil-STD-883 – Microcircuits, Mil-STD-750 for Transistors, Mil-PRF-123 for Ceramic Capacitors, Mil-PRF-19500 for Diodes, Mil-PRF-38534 for Hybrids, Mil-PRF-55342 for Resistors, Mil-PRF-55365 for solid Tantalum Capacitors
- Understanding of worst-case analysis (WCA) / EEE parts derating and end of life requirements
- Good understanding of EEE parts performance requirements and specifications
- Experience working collaboratively with customers and teammates
- Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Active or Current Top Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.
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, and 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.
Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 1 Nov 2026.
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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.
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