JOB TITLE: Components Engineer - Partially Remote (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 considered. Interim clearance required to start.

Hybrid: Telework less than 50%, with a schedule of 3 days onsite and up to 1 day remote per week.

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, encapsulation methods, and construction processes.

Create Vendor Identification, Source Control, and Altered Item Drawings.

Lead component standardization and part selection efforts.

Process change notices and maintain engineering BOMs in PTC Windchill per LM processes.

Develop component qualification test plans and coordinate testing with external test houses.

Create component screening plans per Parts Management Process requirements.

Interface with customers to present part changes and assess hardware impact.

Lead component failure investigations.

Support qualification of alternate test houses for part finish mitigations and qualification.

Evaluate impacts of PCNs and obsolescence on programs.

Mentor junior engineers.

Review and approve parts in Siemens Expedition Library per PMP guidelines.

Requirements:

Active Secret clearance preferred; inactive considered. Interim clearance required to start.

Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Experience in Component Engineering.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

6+ years with PTC Windchill for BOM maintenance.

6+ years with Siemens Expedition Cockpit.

6+ years in RF component selection.

6+ years in part qualification and failure analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge of military and automotive electronics standards.

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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