Electrical Component and Obsolescence Management Project Engineer - 167457

Zachary Piper Solutions; Berkeley, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management (DMSMS) to support a major defense and aerospace program. The role is onsite in Berkeley, MO and requires an active Secret clearance.

You will lead obsolescence activities within a Component Engineering group, evaluate alternate components, forecast lifecycle risks, and coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and program teams to deliver mitigation strategies and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Physics, Math, or related field.
• 10+ years of Obsolescence Management / DMSMS experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, etc.)
• ABET accreditation preferred
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience in large, structured engineering organizations

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify alternate replacements for obsolete components.
• Perform obsolescence forecasting to anticipate risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies balancing cost, schedule and tech impact.
• Prepare engineering reports and obsolescence plans.
• Lead obsolescence activities across product teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program stakeholders.
• Support SOW changes and cost/schedule deliveries.
• Contribute to cost estimation and planning for engineering projects.
• Plan and coordinate engineering resources across lifecycles.
• Track performance and drive process improvements.

Skills

Obsolescence Management

DMSMS

Electronic components

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree (7+ yrs) or PhD (4+ yrs) also accepted

Tools

Predictive obsolescence tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management (DMSMS) to support a major defense and aerospace engineering organization. This team develops and sustains advanced technologies across multiple aircraft, weapons, and next‑generation systems.

You will join a highly skilled Component Engineering group responsible for ensuring long‑term component availability, mitigating obsolescence risk, and supporting both legacy platforms and emerging technologies. This role requires candidates to hold an active Secret Clearance. This role is fully ONSITE in Berkeley, MO.

Key Responsibilties:

• Electrical Component Analysis — Evaluate and qualify alternate replacements for obsolete electrical/electronic components using datasheets, specifications, supplier data, and engineering judgment.
• Obsolescence Forecasting — Perform proactive lifecycle monitoring using predictive tools, supplier/OEM surveys, and component surveillance systems to anticipate future risks.
• DMSMS Mitigation — Develop mitigation strategies, conduct business case analyses, and recommend resolution paths that balance cost, schedule, and technical impact.
• Technical Documentation — Prepare and support engineering reports, program deliverables, obsolescence plans, and customer‑facing documentation.
• Project Engineering Leadership — Lead obsolescence‑related activities across integrated product teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and technical requirements.
• Systems Knowledge — Apply understanding of aerospace and defense system architectures to recommend suitable new or alternate components.
• Risk Identification — Identify, assess, and mitigate obsolescence risks across multiple product lines and engineering disciplines.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program stakeholders to drive coordinated resolution strategies.
• SOW & Change Management — Evaluate impacts of SOW changes and support negotiation of modifications to deliverables, resources, cost, and schedule.
• Proposal & Planning Support — Contribute to cost estimation, planning inputs, and execution strategies for engineering project activities.
• Resource Planning — Plan, identify, and coordinate engineering resources required throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Performance Tracking — Compare actual results to baseline plans to drive lessons learned, process improvements, and program efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
  • Master’s (7+ yrs) or PhD (4+ yrs) also accepted
  • ABET accreditation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Obsolescence Management / DMSMS
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, transformers, etc.)
• Ability to research and validate alternate components using datasheets and technical resources
• Demonstrated success working within large, structured engineering organizations
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of obsolete parts evaluation and lifecycle management

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or complex engineering systems
• Familiarity with predictive obsolescence tools and supplier/OEM engagement
• Background in project engineering, IPT leadership, or cross‑functional coordination
• Experience supporting legacy systems and new product development

Compensation and Benefits Information:

• Salary Range: $135,000-165,000 **depending on experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays