Senior DMSMS Obsolescence Project Engineer

Piper Companies; Berkeley (MO); On-site; 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 engineering organization. This team develops and sustains advanced technologies across multiple aircraft, weapons, and next‑generation systems.

You will join a Component Engineering group responsible for ensuring long‑term component availability, mitigating obsolescence risk, and supporting both legacy platforms and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Obsolescence Management / DMSMS.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, transformers).
• Ability to research and validate alternate components using datasheets and resources.
• Experience in large, structured engineering organizations and excellent technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Component Analysis — evaluate and qualify alternate replacements for obsolete components.
• Obsolescence Forecasting — monitor lifecycle using predictive tools and surveys.
• DMSMS Mitigation — develop strategies and analyses balancing cost, schedule and technical impact.
• Technical Documentation — prepare reports, plans, and customer-facing docs.
• Project Engineering Leadership — lead obsolescence activities across multiple teams.

Skills

Obsolescence Management

Electronic components knowledge

Technical writing

Project leadership

Research and validation

Education

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

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

ABET accreditation preferred

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 Component Engineering group responsible for ensuring long‑term component availability, mitigating obsolescence risk, and supporting both legacy platforms and emerging technologies.