DMSMS Component Engineer: Lifecycle & Obsolescence Pro

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading UAS and surveillance systems provider, seeks a Component Engineer in the DMSMS Group in Poway, CA.

The role centers on lifecycle management for unmanned aircraft systems and obsolescence mitigation through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include acting as the POC for EOL notifications, coordinating bridge/last time buys, and supporting procurement to resolve part shortages while maintaining

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with component parts, suppliers and lifecycle tools (GIDEP, Accuris BOM Manager, Silicon Expert).
• Familiarity with MRP/PLM systems (SAP, Teamcenter) and Python is a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Act on DMSMS issues, ensuring solutions before production or sustainment impact.
• Be the point-of-contact for EOL notifications and issues, coordinating bridge/last time buys.
• Interface with IPTs, Project Engineers, and Program Management across platforms.
• Support BOM reviews and part lifecycle risk management; assist in supplier selection and documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

GIDEP

Accuris BOM Manager

Silicon Expert

SAP

Teamcenter

Python

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading UAS and surveillance systems provider, seeks a Component Engineer in the DMSMS Group in Poway, CA.

The role centers on lifecycle management for unmanned aircraft systems and obsolescence mitigation through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include acting as the POC for EOL notifications, coordinating bridge/last time buys, and supporting procurement to resolve part shortages while maintaining