Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
LM
Lockheed Martin
Component Engineer
Career Insights for Mechanical Engineer (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,144 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Component Engineer
Lockheed Martin
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
PERMANENT
Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job SummaryDescription:
Ahead of Ready Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career thats built for you. As a Component Engineer you'll work on a broad range of projects, in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment, that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing, you'll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and technology to survive in the most hostile of environments. In this role you will:- Participate in Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineering technical assignments related to hardware manufacturing and testing. Assignments will include technical evaluation and support of manufacturing issues/concerns.
- Have a hand in the development of the program EEE Parts management plan, the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of EEE Parts.
- Prepare technical and progress reports, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
- Coordinate with other teams such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.
Basic Qualifications:
- Background, education, or experience related to electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or closely related technical fields
- Experience developing, interpreting, or applying technical requirements such as specifications, program plans, or engineering documentation
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, models, or specifications and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, stress, manufacturing, or quality)
- Familiarity with non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and/or failure disposition activities
- Willingness/ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; U.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with electronic components and systems, which may include passive components, semiconductors, or related technologies (e.g., integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, capacitors, or similar)
- Experience with EEE parts testing, failure analysis, and non-conformance resolution
- Familiar with radiation effects on EEE parts
- Knowledge of avoiding and mitigating counterfeit part usage
- Knowledge of design, manufacturing, materials, and processes for EEE parts
- Experience in participating in major program reviews such as PDR and CDR
- Influencing policies at their company and at industry standards committee meeting
- Familiarity with military specifications and engineering requirements, such as Mil-STD-883 - Microcircuits, Mil-STD-750 for Transistors, Mil-PRF-123 for Ceramic Capacitors, Mil-PRF-19500 for Diodes, Mil-PRF-38534 for Hybrids, Mil-PRF-55342 for Resistors, Mil-PRF-55365 for solid Tantalum Capacitors
- Understanding of worst-case analysis (WCA) / EEE parts derating and end of life requirements
- Good understanding of EEE parts performance requirements and specifications
- Experience working collaboratively with customers and teammates
- Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Active or Current Top Secret clearance