Lead Components Engineer

US-CA-Santa Clarita

Full time

JR13205

Lead Components Engineer

The Lead Components Engineer serves as a company technical authority responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and qualifying complex electronic components, driving cost, quality, and reliability improvements, and guiding cross-functional teams in component selection, vendor capability assessment, and obsolescence mitigation. The role provides expert technical support to design engineering, leads component strategy development, and may mentor or direct other component engineers.

Location : Santa Clarita, CA - Onsite

Salary: 108,900.00 - 145,200.00 per year plus potential bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in CA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge:

• Leads the sourcing, selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of complex and high-impact electronic components used across company products (25%).

• Evaluates alternative technologies and suppliers to reduce cost, improve quality and reliability, and mitigate obsolescence risks (20%).

• Serves as the primary technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve component issues and identify new or alternate sources (20%).

• Develops, implements, and maintains guidelines, procedures, and standards for vendor selection, component qualification, and supplier change notification review (20%).

• Oversees maintenance of component data management systems, including qualification records, documentation, and approval workflows (15%).

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 8–12+ years of experience in component engineering, electronics design support, or related hardware engineering functions.

• Expertise in component sourcing, qualification, reliability evaluation, obsolescence management, and supplier technical assessments.

• Strong understanding of electronic component technologies, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical activities and guide less experienced engineers.

• Effective communication and vendor-management skills with experience interfacing directly with suppliers and engineering teams.

Who We Are:

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

Some of the services we provide are:

• System-level architecture

• Highly skilled program management

• Industry-leading engineering services

• Turnkey system design

• Production capabilities that range from early prototype phase through volume production

To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/santa-clarita

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([email protected])

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.