Senior Obsolescence Management Project Engineer (DMSMS)

ZP Group; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management (DMSMS) to support a major defense and aerospace organization. This onsite role in Berkeley, MO requires an active Secret Clearance and leads obsolescence-focused activities within a skilled Component Engineering group.

The successful candidate will perform obsolescence forecasting, mitigate risk, and guide cross-functional teams through SOW changes, technical documentation, and planning for legacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (ABET preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Obsolescence management

DMSMS

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor relations

Education

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

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

ABET accreditation preferred

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management (DMSMS) to support a major defense and aerospace organization. This onsite role in Berkeley, MO requires an active Secret Clearance and leads obsolescence-focused activities within a skilled Component Engineering group.

The successful candidate will perform obsolescence forecasting, mitigate risk, and guide cross-functional teams through SOW changes, technical documentation, and planning for legacy