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
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