Component Engineer Support Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a talented and motivated Component Engineer Support Specialist to join our team based in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will apply your knowledge and experience about electrical/electronic components, mechanical hardware, as well as chemical-based materials such as paints, solvents, adhesives, and thermal filling agents used in space flight, military defense, and mission-critical systems.

About the Role

Candidate will need to be an independent self-starter with an attention to detail and possess strong communications skills, as well as the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks and problems centered around parts and material issues. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Process New Part Requests (NPRs) utilizing the GDMS ePDM configuration management database.
• Understand the different part types and general knowledge of electrical/electronic parts, mechanical hardware, and chemical-based materials, such as paints, solvents, adhesives, and thermal filling agents, their function, and the manufacturing base that produces them.
• Understand the difference between a basic model number and an orderable part number that defines the full configuration of the basic model.
• Understand how the manufacturer applies configuration control to their products.
• Understand how the manufacturer defines packaging for the product (tube, tray, reel) and how the part number is used to show this.
• Determine the most important parameters for each part type as extracted from datasheets, manufacturer websites, and military/industry specifications to write accurate and useful part descriptions consistent with the formats outlined in Appendix A of the Component Engineering guidelines.
• Determine whether a part number is controlled by a Military, National Aerospace, NEMA, or other government/industry specification or if it is a manufacturer’s commercial part number.
• Utilize Silicon Expert, IHS Haystack, or similar component intelligence tools for lifecycle and availability analysis.
• Work with understanding and processing GIDEPs to determine if electronic parts and mechanical hardware are impacted.
• Exhibit strong organizational, people, and task management skills for the coordination and execution of many concurrent small and large tasks on a scheduled basis.
• Understand the processes and principles outlined in the Component Engineering documents in the Common Process Framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field — OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Component Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electronic Parts Management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and mechanical hardware as well as chemical products.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing manufacturer datasheets and technical documentation.
• Experience working with supply chain and manufacturers on End-of-Life (EOL) and obsolescence management.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications (particularly Microsoft Excel) and Product Data Management (PDM) applications (e.g., GDMS EPDM-Windchill, CIMA, or similar).
• Independent, self-starter work ethic with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $100,219.00/Yr. - USD $111,180.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.