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Components Engineer

Andover, MA 01810

Posted: 03/30/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c3eZZ4-7VXdi9zHxukjVYQY= Pay Rate: 90.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 15194

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Components Engineer
LOCATION: Andover, MA
PAY RATE: $90/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 considered (interim required to start)

  • 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: 

  • Provide components engineering support for new designs, including component selection and analysis.

  • Address DMSMS (diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages) issues and obsolescence management.

  • Support standardization, engineering data definition, part standards, and procurement control requirements.

  • Resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

  • Act as liaison between vendors, procurement, customers, and subcontractors.

  • Perform part substitution, second-source qualification, and counterfeit part avoidance.

  • Generate customer reports and prepare procurement specifications.

  • Resolve development and production part issues.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering or related field preferred)

  • Active Secret clearance preferred; inactive considered (interim required to start)

  • Experience in electrical component manufacturing processes and physical property analysis

  • Experience in components engineering (integrated circuits and discrete components)

  • Experience with new component releases and qualification

  • Experience processing BOM changes using Agile or PTC Windchill PLM systems

  • Experience in parts selection and qualification

  • 8–10 years of experience using Microsoft Office (documentation, BOM updates)

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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with DMSMS management

  • Experience with component failure analysis, pure tin issues, and counterfeit part detection

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

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

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

Meet Your Recruiter

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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