Position Details
Components Engineer Defense Hybrid Apply
JOB TITLE: Components Engineer - DEFENSE (Hybrid)
LOCATION: Westford, MA
PAY RATE: $60/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Active Secret clearance required to start.
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Hybrid: Telework less than 50%; contractor required to work 3 days on-site with the option for 1 day remote.
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Research component termination styles, plastic encapsulation methods, and component construction processes.
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Generate Vendor Identification Drawings (VIDs), Source Control Drawings (SCDs), and Altered Item Drawings (AIDs).
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Lead component part standardization and part selection processes.
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Manage Part Bill of Materials (BOM) in PTC Windchill, process change notices, and maintain engineering BOM per LM processes.
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Develop and execute component qualification test plans with test houses.
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Create component screenings as directed by the Parts Management Process (PMP) plan.
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Interface with customers to present part changes and hardware impacts.
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Lead component failure investigations and conduct failure analysis.
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Participate in qualifying alternate test houses for part finish mitigations and qualifications.
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Research and assess the impact of Product Change Notices (PCNs) and obsolescence on programs.
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Review parts in Siemens Expedition Library for approvals per PMP guidelines.
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Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers.
Requirements:
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Active Secret clearance required to start.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
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2 5 years experience with PTC Windchill for BOM maintenance.
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2 5 years experience with Siemens Expedition Cockpit.
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2 5 years experience with RF component selection.
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2 5 years experience in part qualification and failure analysis.
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2 5 years demonstrated knowledge of military standards and automotive electronics standards.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
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Analytical thinking for part qualification and issue resolution.
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Attention to detail in BOM and documentation processes.
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Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and customer interfaces.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
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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