Parts, Materials, and Processes Obsolescence Engineer

a.i. solutions•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

a.i. solutions is seeking a resilient, driven engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Quality, Safety and Mission Assurance (QS) Directorate. The position provides Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) support to the Targets Program in the Test Directorate (DTTQ). The engineer is expected to provide timely support, take initiative to identify and solve problems, and work both independently and as part of an established team to meet customer requirements. The role involves reviewing supplier PMP plans and non-standard parts requests; evaluating technical data packages, component reliability, counterfeit-parts risks, and obsolescence impacts; and supporting program-level boards, audits, reviews, failure analyses, testing, and risk management. The engineer will work with government customers and contractor suppliers to identify and resolve technical issues and non-conformances affecting system integrity. The role is expected to be onsite full-time, although a hybrid schedule is currently in effect. Travel of 25–30% is required in support of review activities. An active security clearance requirement is listed as “S.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering from an ABET-accredited school of engineering, with an electrical engineering professional engineering curriculum, and 12 or more years of relevant experience in EEE parts and/or materials engineering; alternatively, 14 years of experience in a parts, materials, and processes-related field.
Experience evaluating complex technical data together with programmatic information to develop PMP-related positions and decisions.
Experience analyzing electrical and electronic components and assemblies for electronic reliability and part application, independently identifying failures, researching screening and qualification test plans, and recommending potential technical solutions for component applications.
Experience applying Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) policies to PMP requirements on advanced weapon systems.
Experience applying military, industry, and commercial PMP standards.
Experience with methodologies to detect and prevent counterfeit parts and materials, including inspection techniques and test methods.
Experience using part-attribute tools to conduct obsolescence analyses and provide mitigations.
Ability to meet the stated security clearance requirement: “S.”
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers daily.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to provide clear, coherent, and concise information quickly and confidently.
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel 25–30% in support of review activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous work history with MDA suppliers, especially IRBM, MRBM, SRALT, or ELRALT suppliers.
Familiarity with soldering manufacturing processes and technologies, including IPC and J-Standards.
Familiarity with MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) and the MDA Parts, Materials, and Processes Mission Assurance Plan (PMAP).

Responsibilities

Review supplier Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) plans.
Review Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests (NSPAR), recommend disposition of the included technical data packages, and prepare comprehensive NSPAR reports.
Attend and participate in program-level PMP Control Board (PMPCB) meetings.
Prepare evaluations of part and material data packages.
Assess supplier compliance with counterfeit-parts requirements.
Assess electrical and electronic systems and components to identify issues, concerns, and risks to missile-system performance and reliability.
Evaluate component failures, perform failure analysis to determine root-cause mechanisms, and assist in developing and implementing corrective measures.
Develop failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs) for missile systems.
Research whether missile components are suitable for high-reliability military systems.
Analyze obsolescence and parts at system, subsystem, and component levels to evaluate impacts on electronic parts.
Perform MDA evaluations, mission-focused audits, manufacturing assessments, and technical and mission assurance reviews; identify issues, risks, and proposed resolutions.
Support failure review boards and engineering reviews, and monitor testing and qualification activities.
Review government requirements documents and supplier hardware technical requirements for assurance compliance and help address issues.
Perform risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation development, and tracking.
Develop and propose solutions to government customers for supplier issues and non-conformances arising during design, fabrication, assembly, testing, handling, or shipping that affect system integrity.
Work with contractor suppliers to implement solutions and corrective actions.