Component Engineer Associate- Level 1

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated entry-level Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Component Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop hands-on component engineering skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You Will Be Doing

The Associate Component Engineer will support the selection, evaluation, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of EEEE components across defense programs. Responsibilities may include:

• Researching component termination styles, plastic encapsulation styles, and component construction processes

• Generating Vendor Identification Drawings, Source Control Drawings (SCDs), and Altered Item Drawings

• Processing change notices and change orders in PTC Windchill for Part Bills of Materials and maintaining the engineering BOM in accordance with LM processes

• Maintaining the Windchill parts library for tactical and test stand hardware

• Developing component qualification test plans and executing part qualifications with test houses

• Developing component screenings for parts as directed by the Parts Management Process (PMP) plan

• Researching and determining the impact of Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and obsolescence on programs

• Reviewing parts in Siemens Expedition Library for approvals per PMP guidelines

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced component engineering professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge defense technology. Strong career growth and advancement opportunities are available.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university

• Fundamental understanding of electronic components, schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, circuit card assembly concepts, parts assembly / parts management, etc.

• Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with parts standardization application and technology insertion within the design process.

• Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in military and aerospace flight applications.

• Experience with BOM (Bill of Material) development and management for developmental and production programs.

• Knowledge of circuit card and EEE parts/material manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of engineering specification requirements and interpretations.

•  Experience with PTC Windchill.

•  Proficiency with Silicon Expert and related obsolescence tools.

•  Experience with Siemens expedition.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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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.