JOB TITLE: Component 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
Bachelor’s 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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