Standard Job Description
You will be the Component Engineer on the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control team. Our team ensures that every component used on Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control programs meets rigorous customer contract requirements and internal quality standards, from initial selection through final verification and failure analysis.
What you will be Doing:
As the Component Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of EEEE components—selecting, qualifying, testing, and troubleshooting parts while driving documentation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution across the program. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting or participating in the selection, evaluation, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro‑optical components.
- Preparing and maintaining Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs) and other baseline engineering drawings.
- Evaluating suppliers, reviewing test reports, and recommending qualified vendors for EEEE parts.
- Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, SCDs, and related documentation for subcontractor‑supplied components.
- Develop component qualification test plans and manage part qualifications with third party Test houses as needed.
- Develop component screenings for parts as directed by Parts Management Process plan.
- Research and determine impact of PCN’s and obsolescence on the programs.
- Leading or supporting issue resolution on the Parts, Materials, and Process (PMP) board and guiding failure‑analysis activities within the EEEE domain.
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 Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Component Engineering or component-related experience with Bachelors degree, No experience with Master’s Degree.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with customers and cross-functional teammates.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical component parameters and packaging.
- Knowledge of component engineering obsolescence tools (Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence).
- Must be a US Citizen, must possess interim or active secret DoD security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience supporting customer meetings to include the Parts, Materials and Processes Compliance Board (PMPCB).
- Good understanding of EEE parts performance requirements and specifications
- Familiarity with military specifications and engineering requirements, such as Mil-STD-883, Mil-STD-750, Mil-PRF-19500, Mil-PRF-38534, Mil-PRF-38535, Mil-PRF-123, Mil-PRF-55365, Mil-PRF-55342. Mil-PRF-55365.
- Experience with EEE parts testing, failure analysis, and non-conformance resolution
- Experience in participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR and CDR.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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, 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.