Electrical Component and Obsolescence Management Mid-Level Project Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management (DMSMS) to support a major defense and aerospace engineering organization. This team develops and sustains advanced technologies across multiple aircraft, weapons, and next‑generation systems.

You will join a highly skilled Component Engineering group responsible for ensuring long‑term component availability, mitigating obsolescence risk, and supporting both legacy platforms and emerging technologies. This role requires candidates to hold an active Secret Clearance. This role is fully ONSITE in Berkeley, MO.

Key Responsibilties:

• Electrical Component Analysis — Evaluate and qualify alternate replacements for obsolete electrical/electronic components using datasheets, specifications, supplier data, and engineering judgment.
• Obsolescence Forecasting — Perform proactive lifecycle monitoring using predictive tools, supplier/OEM surveys, and component surveillance systems to anticipate future risks.
• DMSMS Mitigation — Develop mitigation strategies, conduct business case analyses, and recommend resolution paths that balance cost, schedule, and technical impact.
• Technical Documentation — Prepare and support engineering reports, program deliverables, obsolescence plans, and customer‑facing documentation.
• Project Engineering Leadership — Lead obsolescence‑related activities across integrated product teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and technical requirements.
• Systems Knowledge — Apply understanding of aerospace and defense system architectures to recommend suitable new or alternate components.
• Risk Identification — Identify, assess, and mitigate obsolescence risks across multiple product lines and engineering disciplines.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program stakeholders to drive coordinated resolution strategies.
• SOW & Change Management — Evaluate impacts of SOW changes and support negotiation of modifications to deliverables, resources, cost, and schedule.
• Proposal & Planning Support — Contribute to cost estimation, planning inputs, and execution strategies for engineering project activities.
• Resource Planning — Plan, identify, and coordinate engineering resources required throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Performance Tracking — Compare actual results to baseline plans to drive lessons learned, process improvements, and program efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
  • Master’s (7+ yrs) or PhD (4+ yrs) also accepted
  • ABET accreditation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Obsolescence Management / DMSMS
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, transformers, etc.)
• Ability to research and validate alternate components using datasheets and technical resources
• Demonstrated success working within large, structured engineering organizations
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of obsolete parts evaluation and lifecycle management

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or complex engineering systems
• Familiarity with predictive obsolescence tools and supplier/OEM engagement
• Background in project engineering, IPT leadership, or cross‑functional coordination
• Experience supporting legacy systems and new product development

Compensation and Benefits Information:

• Salary Range: $135,000-165,000 **depending on experience** 
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays