Component Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Healthcare Benefits

Health And Wellness Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Social Groups

Flexible Schedules

Continuous Learning And Development

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a qualified engineer to select and qualify electronic components for a Common Weapon Launcher system. You will review datasheets, perform derating and stress analyses, and plan second sourcing while monitoring obsolescence risks.

You will manage approvals, BOMs, and PLM/ERP records, ensuring lifecycle governance and regulatory compliance. U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance obtainable after hire are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant STEM field with practical experience.
• Understanding of engineering development processes, schematics, PCB layouts, FMEA and reliability testing.
• Experience with PLM/ERP tools and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Select, qualify, and manage electronic components for weapon-launcher systems.
• Review datasheets, derating, stress analysis, testing, and second-sourcing plans.
• Monitor lifecycle, obsolescence risks, and maintain approved parts lists and BOMs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation in PLM/ERP records.

Skills

Electronic Component Selection

Component Qualification

Derating And Stress Analysis

Form-Fit-Function Testing

Second-Sourcing Strategies

Obsolescence Management

Lifecycle Management

Regulatory Compliance

BOM Governance

Reading Schematics And PCB Layouts

Failure Analysis

FMEA

Reliability Testing

PLM And ERP Systems

Technical Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM Software

ERP Software

Job description

Select, qualify, and manage electronic components for the Common Weapon Launcher system, including datasheet reviews, derating and stress analyses, testing, and second-source planning. Monitor component lifecycle and compliance requirements, manage obsolescence risks, and maintain approved parts lists, bills of materials, and related PLM or ERP records.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field with at least two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with at least six months of relevant experience. Candidates should understand engineering development processes, schematics and PCB layouts, failure analysis, FMEA, reliability testing, and PLM or ERP tools; U.S. citizenship is required, and a DoD Secret clearance must be obtainable after hire.

Key Skills: Electronic Component Selection, Component Qualification, Derating And Stress Analysis, Form-Fit-Function Testing, Second-Sourcing Strategies, Obsolescence Management, Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Compliance, BOM Governance, Reading Schematics And PCB Layouts, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Reliability Testing, PLM And ERP Systems, Technical Documentation, Communication

Benefits: 401k Matching, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Healthcare Benefits, Health And Wellness Programs, Employee Resource Groups, Social Groups, Flexible Schedules, Continuous Learning And Development