Senior Systems Reliability Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

• Create and sustain the R&M Program Plan, reliability architecture documentation, and RAM-C Rationale Report.

• Direct FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and RBD development within system architecture.

• Establish R&M allocations and distribute reliability and maintainability requirements to subordinate items.

• Prepare reliability predictions in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217 and conduct maintainability analyses.

• Lead RCM and LORA efforts; assist with Testability and Built-In Test evaluations.

• Manage FRACAS and ensure the continuous collection and analysis of failure data from design through testing, production, and sustainment.

• Formulate Failure Definitions and Scoring Criteria, along with reliability test plans aligned with program milestones.

• Guide reliability growth planning and growth/demonstration testing, including ESS and HALT/HASS when applicable.

• Assist in the development of Qualification Test Plans, all-up-round testing, and reliability assessments for flight/live-fire tests.

• Create R&M standards, specifications, procedures, and user manuals.

• Evaluate ground, flight, and live-fire test data for R&M compliance.

• Act as the primary customer liaison for R&M-related issues.

• Deliver presentations on R&M analyses, RAM-C updates, and risk posture during milestone and design reviews.

• Facilitate Reliability Scoring Conferences and Corrective Action Boards with customer engagement.

• Coordinate customer R&M data-item deliverables and contribute to In-Service Reviews.

• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations and conduct corrective action reviews.

• Collaborate on R&M risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and System Safety teams.

• Utilize digital engineering and AI-enabled tools, such as predictive maintenance, digital twins, and automated FRACAS analytics.

• Ensure adherence to MIL-STD-785, MIL-HDBK-217, GEIA-STD-0009, and other relevant R&M standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in a Reliability Engineer, R&M Engineer, or a similar reliability-focused engineering position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or in Physics.

• Proficient in MIL-STD-785, MIL-HDBK-217, and associated R&M standards.

• Experience managing FRACAS, encompassing failure tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement reliability test plans, including growth testing, demonstration testing, and Environmental Stress Screening.

• Experience collaborating with customers during R&M reviews and milestone/design reviews (PDR, CDR, Milestone B/C).

• Strong understanding of system architecture and R&M requirements breakdown and allocation.

• Extensive background in FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and RBD methodologies.

• Proven track record in failure investigation with effective corrective action implementation.

• Proficient in technical writing for R&M program plans, rationale reports, procedures, and documentation.

• Experience in design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) with excellent presentation skills.

• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and trending related to R&M metrics.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A Master’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

• Over 10 years of progressive R&M experience is preferred.

• ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or an equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience with DoD or Navy R&M programs is preferred.

• Familiarity with quantitative reliability growth modeling (e.g., Crow-AMSAA) and Weibull analysis is preferred.

• Experience in Maintainability, Testability/BIT, LORA, and RCM is preferred.

• Background in missile, hypersonic, or munitions systems is preferred.

• Experience with digital engineering and AI-enabled R&M tools is preferred.

• Active U.S. Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits package options including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Three weeks of paid time off annually.

• 40 hours of sick leave.

• 12 company holidays each year.

• Innovative work environment featuring cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology.

• Collaborative company culture.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.