Space Component Engineer: BOM & Obsolescence Expert

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,080 - 141,650; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Component Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA, reporting to the Component Engineering Manager. You will own component approval, BOM analysis, and work with vendors to implement design-for-manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications include a bachelor's or master's in engineering and 2+ years of experience; DoD security clearance at/above Secret is required. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with sourcing electrical, electronic and electromechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Perform part screening, material evaluation and review manufacturing processes for reliability and cost efficiency.
• Source electrical, electronic and electromechanical components for products and subassemblies.
• Find replacements for obsolete components and update designs.
• Use BOM obsolescence analysis tools.
• Support electrical and mechanical engineering activities and review engineering documentation.

Skills

Sourcing experience

BOM obsolescence analysis

DoD clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Tools

Windchill

SAP

IHS

Silicon Expert

Microsoft Office / PowerPoint

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Component Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA, reporting to the Component Engineering Manager. You will own component approval, BOM analysis, and work with vendors to implement design-for-manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications include a bachelor's or master's in engineering and 2+ years of experience; DoD security clearance at/above Secret is required. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success.