DMSMS Component Engineer

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• 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.
• Act as the Point-of-Contact (POC) for Companywide end-of-life (EOL) notifications and issues, performing platform/program impact analysis and evaluating and coordinating bridge/last time buys.
• Interface with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Project Engineers and Program Management across multiple platforms.
• Interface with Functional Engineering and component suppliers on technical, supply and procurement topics.
• Gather data and information from multiple sources and records and maintain records and files in various systems.
• Perform impact assessments due to DMSMS/obsolescence issues and present information at internal and customer working group meetings.
• Create Customer Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reports.
• Support Procurement and Subcontracts to resolve part shortage and obsolescence issues.
• Support BOM reviews for part lifecycle risk management as required.
• Provide 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.
• Create and maintain part specifications and assist to maintain the parts database.
• Research market/technology trends of suppliers and devices.

Qualifications

• 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 with a bachelor's degree; may substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with all MS Office Suite programs, especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint programs as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience working with component parts, suppliers and part lifecycle tools and resources (i.e. 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Salary range: $68,770 - $116,193

Schedule

Full-Time