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

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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