DMSMS Component Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remote‑piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Component Engineer working in our DMSMS Group located in Poway, CA.

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Candidate will focus on systems affected by Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues and assist in activities to ensure a solution is in place before production or sustainment is impacted. As part of the DMSMS team, the Component Engineer – DMSMS duties and responsibilities include:
• Being the Point‑of‑Contact (POC) for company wide end‑of‑life (EOL) notifications and issues, performing platform/program impact analysis and evaluating and coordinating bridge/last time buys.
• Interfacing with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Project Engineers and Program Management across multiple platforms.
• Interfacing with Functional Engineering and component suppliers on technical, supply and procurement topics.
• Gathering data and information from multiple sources and records and maintaining records and files in various systems.
• Performing impact assessments due to DMSMS/obsolescence issues and presenting information at internal and customer working group meetings.
• Creating Customer Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reports.
• Supporting Procurement and Subcontracts to resolve part shortage and obsolescence issues.
• Supporting BOM reviews for part lifecycle risk management as required.
• Providing support with component/supplier selection, analysis and documentation to meet technical requirements posed by design teams during concept and development for both electrical and mechanical parts.
• Creating and maintaining part specifications and assisting to maintain the parts database.
• Researching market/technology trends of suppliers and devices.

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with all MS Office Suite programs, especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience working with component parts, suppliers and part lifecycle tools and resources (e.g., GIDEP, Accuris BOM Manager, Silicon Expert, etc.) is desired.
• Familiarity with MRP and PLM systems used in the industry (SAP, Teamcenter, etc.) and Python programming is a benefit.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi‑routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full‑Time, Salary. Salary range: $68,770 – $116,193.