Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Team, focused on DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) support and Obsolescence Management for an exciting opportunity to support our commercially available Cloud-based application providing DMSMS services to customers around the globe. The ideal candidate will research and analyze component data, identify obsolescence threats early, find and recommend form/fit/function replacement components, proactively monitor component lifecycles, identify risks within our Bills of Materials (BOMs), and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the continued availability of components for new design and legacy systems. You will work closely with design engineers, customers, and suppliers to manage parts quality, counterfeit avoidance, and component selection.
This role will be working directly with and providing leadership to an experienced obsolescence management team as we transition our legacy applications into state-of-the-art containerized microservices-based tools utilizing automation and artificial intelligence to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Proactive Obsolescence Management: Conduct component surveillance using our Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM) predictive tool, OEM surveys, GIDEP alerts, and other sources to forecast and mitigate DMSMS risks
BOM Analysis & Scrubbing: Review and scrub Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify obsolete, End-of-Life (EOL), or at-risk components
Generate comparison matrices showing the differences and similarities of parts.
Develop business case analyses for recommended resolutions, including last-time buys, form-fit-function replacements, alternate sourcing, or redesign efforts
Support design teams in selecting preferred components and qualify new/alternate parts to ensure performance standards
Vendor Liaison: Act as the technical liaison between AVCOM Engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve production part issues
Prepare technical reports, validate technical documents and requirements, review PCN/PDN data, and manage BOM updates
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 4 years (2 years with Master’s Degree) of progressive experience in component engineering, DMSMS, or obsolescence management within the aerospace/defense industry
AVCOM, GIDEP, WebFLIS, SiliconExpert, IHS/Accuris) and PLM software (e.g., Agile, Windchill)
Experience with and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOM structures, and military Technical Orders
Strong understanding of electronic components (ICs, passive devices) and military/industry standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with and present technical material to internal teams and customers
Experience in part screening, component verification, and web-scraping
Knowledge of scripting languages and methods to automate parts management processes
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services.