**Job Description**
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Component Engineer in its US Defense Program organization.

In this role, the candidate will perform engineering analysis and evaluation of piece parts procured for use in product design and manufacture, including Space applications. The candidate will also ensure that specified piece parts adequately fulfill engineering and program requirements and provide for control and standardization of parts.

Other responsibilities include:

+ Work with the Procurement team, QA and Manufacturers to determine appropriate Component needs for Engineering designs
+ Analyze requirements to ensure that parts are not over or under specified and maintains consistency with engineering intent
+ Supports part selection activities during design and development
+ Perform part research for other functions and interface directly with part suppliers
+ Prepare and revise part procurement specifications for definition...