Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Systems team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Failure Analysis & FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System): Serve as a technical leader for all failure analysis activities.
- Independently conduct and lead complex failure investigations on hardware, software, and system-level failures, identifying root causes and recommending comprehensive corrective actions.
- Mentor and guide other engineers in effective failure analysis techniques.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (Quality, HW/SW Design, Manufacturing, Test) to drive resolution of failure investigations.
- Directly interface with Suppliers/Vendors to review and validate their failure analysis findings and drive accountability for resolution.
- Utilize advanced failure analysis techniques (e.g., SEM/EDS, X-ray, acoustic microscopy, advanced electrical characterization) to characterize failure mechanisms.
- Author authoritative and customer-facing failure reports, including detailed root cause analysis, corrective action recommendations, and risk assessments.
- Manage and optimize the FRACAS database, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and effective trend analysis for proactive reliability improvement.
- Analyze data from manufacturing process monitoring, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and system testing to identify potential reliability concerns.
Advanced Reliability Data Analysis & Modeling:
- Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex reliability data to identify critical trends and predict future failures.
- Develop and apply advanced statistical modeling techniques (e.g., Weibull analysis, Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams) to assess system reliability and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain detailed reliability prediction models, incorporating design margins and field performance data.
- Conduct and document reliability growth analyses.
Proactive Reliability & Maintainability Engineering and Process Improvement:
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve product designs, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies to enhance reliability, maintainability, testability and reduce costs.
- Lead the development and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) based on failure analysis and reliability data.
- Drive the implementation of Design for Reliability (DFR) principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive quality control procedures and reliability assurance plans. Technical Leadership & Documentation:
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on reliability engineering principles and best practices.
- Create and deliver technical presentations and reports summarizing reliability findings, trends, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including program management and customers.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of failure analysis results, reliability models, and test procedures.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field) and a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a Reliability Engineering role. Master's Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability prediction methods.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Skills and Education- Extensive experience with advanced failure analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SEM/EDS, X-ray, acoustic microscopy, thermal imaging).
- In-depth knowledge of relevant reliability testing standards (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-1629A, JEDEC standards).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, R).
- Proven experience with FRACAS databases and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill).
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits, components, and materials science.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with reliability growth modeling and statistical process control (SPC).
- Experience with DO-254 or similar safety-critical system development standards.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
