DMSMS Component Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 68,770 - 116,193; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, CA is seeking a Component Engineer to join the DMSMS Group. This full-time role involves Lifecycle Management Engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, focusing on Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages.

The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree and have at least two years of relevant engineering experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with MRP and PLM systems. Salary range is $68,770 – $116,193.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of engineering experience; equivalent experience may substitute education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• Act as Point‑of‑Contact for EOL notifications and impact analysis.
• Interfacing with project teams and suppliers on technical topics.
• Maintaining records and performing impact assessments.
• Creating reports and supporting part lifecycle management.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Excel

SAP

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

GIDEP

Accuris BOM Manager

Silicon Expert

MRP and PLM systems

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remote‑piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Component Engineer working in our DMSMS Group located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Candidate will focus on systems affected by Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues and assist in activities to ensure a solution is in place before production or sustainment is impacted. As part of the DMSMS team, the Component Engineer – DMSMS duties and responsibilities include:
• Being the Point‑of‑Contact (POC) for companywide end‑of‑life (EOL) notifications and issues, performing platform/program impact analysis and evaluating and coordinating bridge/last time buys.
• Interfacing with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Project Engineers and Program Management across multiple platforms.
• Interfacing with Functional Engineering and component suppliers on technical, supply and procurement topics.
• Gathering data and information from multiple sources and records and maintaining records and files in various systems.
• Performing impact assessments due to DMSMS/obsolescence issues and presenting information at internal and customer working group meetings.
• Creating Customer Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reports.
• Supporting Procurement and Subcontracts to resolve part shortage and obsolescence issues.
• Supporting BOM reviews for part lifecycle risk management as required.
• Providing support with component/supplier selection, analysis and documentation to meet technical requirements posed by design teams during concept and development for both electrical and mechanical parts.
• Creating and maintaining part specifications and assisting to maintain the parts database.
• Researching market/technology trends of suppliers and devices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with all MS Office Suite programs, especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience working with component parts, suppliers and part lifecycle tools and resources (e.g., GIDEP, Accuris BOM Manager, Silicon Expert, etc.) is desired.
• Familiarity with MRP and PLM systems used in the industry (SAP, Teamcenter, etc.) and Python programming is a benefit.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi‑routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type and Compensation

Job Type: Full‑Time, Salary. Salary range: $68,770 – $116,193.