Senior Hardware Components Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:2026-06-22 Country:United States of America Location:US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins AerospaceThe Mission Systems Hardware Engineering Department is seeking a Components Engineer to join our multi disciplined team in Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA location. Mission Systems Engineering leads the mechanical and electrical hardware design, development and production of DoD and Government Communications Systems. Responsibilities include working as a team member with a challenging concentration in the mechanical and electrical design of circuit cards and required housings for protected communications systems.The Senior Components Engineer will ensure that all aspects of Parts Control and Standardization Plans are implemented and executed.  The Senior Components Engineer shall be capable of reviewing datasheets and comparing technical characteristics of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and providing recommendations of potential alternate part replacements.  The Senior Components Engineer will generate piece part documentation of various forms for procurement purposes; submit required program reports; develop and implement a Parts Control Plan.What You Will Do:You will also provide Parts Obsolescence support including leading investigations on obsolescence issues, may participate in trade studies, determination of best mitigation approaches, and implementation of risk mitigation approaches. You will drive the technical obsolescence mitigation process for a program, keeping detailed action logs updated with rationale for the technical approach and may direct or oversee tasks of some members of the team. You will have a good understanding of detailed mechanical/electrical design layouts and design documentation using Computer Aided Design tools.You will have financial reporting responsibilities, including periodic earned value inputs, workload planning, and support proposals as required.  Some travel may be needed for installation and design verification. Qualifications You Must Have:Background in components engineering, including guiding component selectionExperience creating and peer reviewing procurement control drawings such as Source Control Drawings or Vendor Item Control DrawingsExperience in Broad based Mechanical / Electrical Hardware engineeringExperience with obsolescence reporting and trackingStrong working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power PointThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experienceQualifications We Prefer:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering field) with a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experienceUnderstanding of Tin Whisker Risk, Gold Embrittlement Risk, and experience with Tin Whisker / Gold Embrittlement Mitigation Plans for military applicationsExperience in understanding qualification requirements for military applications, and familiarity of requirements for Hardness Critical ItemsExperience in preparing customer and/or management level briefingsExperience with program and project tasks, including managing cost and schedule as well as associated reportingExperience in development of technical and cost proposalsWhat We OfferSome of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance         Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programThis role may be eligible for relocation And more!  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form