Components Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Component Engineer in Arlington, TX, for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. In this role, you will help ensure the quality and performance of EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electro-Mechanical) components used on complex weapon systems, supporting LTIAMD and PAC-3 programs. Youll focus on electrical component specifications, military standards, performance specifications, and design assurance activities to support smooth transitions from development to production.

Required Skills

• Active Secret clearance (required to start)

• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education

• Experience in electrical component failure analysis

• Strong problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning

• Experience in microelectronics fabrication and test (or equivalent)

• Ability to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts to develop/review QE processes and metrics

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and product/performance specifications

• Ability to analyze and resolve process issues from basic to very complex

• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and team-building skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Access)

• Strong communication skills (written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing)

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Military Standards 202, 883, and 750

• Familiarity with MIL-PRF 38534, 38535, 19500, and 55342

• Familiarity with components such as ICs, discrete semiconductors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, PWB, and PWB assembly processing

• Basic understanding of audit techniques

• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, ASQ CQE, and/or CQIA

• SAP experience (QNOTES, etc.)

• Advanced AS9100 interpretation/application skills

• Experience with Product Development Process (PDP)

• Material Review Board (MRB) experience

• Machine shop or electronics manufacturing inspection experience

• Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) experience

What Youll Do

• Ensure quality and compliance of EEE components through evaluation of design assurance activities

• Support production transition efforts by applying manufacturing quality requirements and process methodologies

• Help prevent impacts to production velocity and quality during development-to-production transitions

• Evaluate and resolve obstacles that could affect successful transition at the component, sub-assembly, and final assembly levels

• Review technical data and specifications to support quality engineering processes and performance metrics

Work Schedule / Shift

• 4x10 schedule: MondayThursday (4 ten-hour days)

• Telework expected less than 50%; in-office TuesdayThursday

• Work location: 6501 New York Ave, Arlington, TX

Job ID: 20437

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."