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DMSMS Component Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salary
Poway, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
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 Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 68,770 - 116,193

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