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Component Engineer

Lockheed Martin
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Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Oct 09, 2026

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 be responsible for the lifecycle monitoring of EEE components from component fabrication to product delivery to the customer. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Planning, directing, reviewing, and coordinating all component-related project documentation to satisfy customer contracts and internal standards


  • Creating and maintaining Source Control Drawings (SCDs) in accordance with Lockheed Martin processes


  • Reviewing component datasheets, evaluating part performance, and flagging potential obsolescence risks


  • Managing subcontractor-supplied parts, including generating, reviewing, and approving Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs)


  • Producing documents and drawings, processing engineering requirements, and handling issues relating to new component releases and qualification


  • Managing component-related failure analysis, non-compliances, and prohibited items (such as pure tin), and mitigating risks of counterfeit parts procurement


  • Performing or contributing to trade studies and testing for new designs or obsolescence replacement


  • Coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers on new releases, roadmaps, and end-of-life for their components


  • Supporting Manufacturing and Quality engineers with technical issues and verification of component handling


  • Working closely with Design Engineers on selecting approved and reliable components


  • Providing technical guidance to the program and managers regarding component qualification, performance, risks, and specifications


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 Grand Prairie, Tx.  Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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


  • Minimum 1 year 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


  • Basic knowledge of electronic components and their usage in circuit card / electrical engineering design, including passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) and active components (FPGAs, Op Amps, Memories, Processors, SoMs, SoCs)


  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and interface with Government Customers, manufacturers, and test houses


  • Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

  • Basic knowledge of component engineering tools / Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Windchill PLM or Agile PLM


  • Previous experience in Component Engineering with knowledge of electronic components and devices (e.g., Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), qualification tests)


  • Basic knowledge of electrical component manufacturing process and physical property analysis


  • Proficiency with Silicon Expert and related obsolescence tools


  • Basic knowledge of Parts Management Plan (component approval plan, component obsolescence management, lead-free reports, analysis and handling, counterfeit prevention)


  • Basic knowledge in missile weapon systems


  • Ability to learn task-specific tools such as Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence, Windchill, and other MFC and external web-based obsolescence tools


  • Good communication skills; able to effectively work with manufacturers and other external part suppliers


  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.

Job ID

996477237293
About Lockheed Martin

The F-35, PAC-3, and the GOES weather satellite...What do all of these technologies have in common? Talented people, our employees are the core of our business here at Lockheed Martin. As the leading global security, aerospace and information technology company-and the largest provider of IT services, systems integration & training to the U.S. government-we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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