55957BR
Job Summary:
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 Companywide 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 maintains 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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors 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 also 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 Category:
Engineering
Experience Level:
Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
69,500
Pay Range High:
116,375
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
No
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Clearance Level:
Secret
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.