Component Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Component Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Component Engineer you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of EEEE components, from supplier selection through qualification, testing, documentation, and field support. You’ll work hand-in-hand with design, manufacturing, and supply-chain partners to ensure components are properly approved, released, and reliable, while mentoring junior engineers and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Your responsibilities will include:

• Selecting, evaluating, and qualifying electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro-optical components.
• Planning and directing component-test campaigns; reviewing test data, failure-analysis reports, and vendor-provided documentation.
• Creating and maintaining Component Source Control Drawings (SCDs) and all associated engineering documentation.
• Evaluating vendors, conducting supplier audits, and approving component test reports.
• Overseeing subcontractor-supplied EEEE components to ensure compliance with contractual and internal requirements.
• Generating, reviewing, and approving Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs) during Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board (PMPCB) meetings.
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, SCDs, and related technical data packages.
• Leading or supporting PMP issue resolutions and root-cause investigations for component-related problems.
• Conducting failure analysis and recommending corrective actions within the EEEE domain.
• Coordinating with program, quality, and manufacturing teams to align component selections with system requirements.
• Mentoring junior engineers, sharing best practices, and delivering technical training or lunch-and-learn sessions.

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 Orlando, FL. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida 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 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

Desired Skills

• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.