Components Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: Components Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Westford MA
PAY RATE: $85/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance preferred (inactive acceptable). Interim Secret required to start

• Work Schedule: Hybrid role 3 days on-site with up to 1 remote day per week. Start date may be accelerated if selected early.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Research component termination styles plastic encapsulation and construction processes

• Generate Vendor Identification Drawings Source Control Drawings and Altered Item Drawings

• Lead component part standardization and selection

• Process change notices in PTC Windchill for Part BOMs and maintain engineering BOMs in compliance with LM processes

• Develop component qualification test plans and execute part qualifications with test houses

• Develop component screenings per Parts Management Process (PMP) plan

• Interface with customers to present part changes and hardware impacts

• Lead component failure investigations as required

• Participate in qualifying alternate test houses for part finish mitigations and qualifications

• Research and assess impacts of PCNs and obsolescence on programs

• Mentor junior engineers

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

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance preferred (inactive acceptable). Interim Secret required to start

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

• Experience in Component Engineering

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Desired Skills:

• 6 years experience with PTC Windchill for BOM maintenance

• 6 years experience with Siemens Expedition Cockpit

• 6 years experience with RF component selection

• 6 years experience in part qualification and failure analysis

• Strong knowledge of military and automotive electronics standards

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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