Components Engineer

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).

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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