Abacus Technology

FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer

Abacus Technology$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of systems and test engineering experience, including 5+ years in a DoD environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of FAA maintenance reliability processes.
  • Experience in Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering specifically for aircraft or weapon systems.
  • Familiarity with FRACAS, reliability reporting, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Understanding of aircraft airworthiness and sustainment engineering principles.
  • Must be a US citizen with a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support R&M processes for the KC-46 program throughout acquisition and sustainment stages.
  • Apply FAA procedures to enhance aircraft maintenance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with CASS Data Analysts on maintenance data for task adjustments.
  • Analyze reliability reports and field failure data; assist in Deficiency Report resolutions.
  • Support airworthiness and system integrity verification during program milestones.
  • Evaluate engineering changes and recommendations for operational impacts.
  • Conduct technical evaluations and risk assessments to boost aircraft reliability and safety.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with opportunities for technical growth.
  • Engagement in significant defense programs at a major Air Force base.
  • Collaboration with a team of seasoned engineers.
  • Work on cutting-edge aircraft technology and improvements.
Full Job Description
Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer to provide engineering and technical support for the KC-46 program at Wright-Patterson AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities
  • Support development and execution of Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) processes for the KC-46 program, ensuring requirements are integrated throughout acquisition and sustainment activities.
  • Apply FAA maintenance reliability processes and procedures to optimize aircraft maintenance, reliability, and sustainment.
  • Coordinate with CASS Data Analysts to identify and validate maintenance data supporting maintenance task escalation and de-escalation.
  • Review FRACAS and reliability reports, analyze field failure data using G081, and support Deficiency Report (DR) classification and resolution.
  • Support airworthiness, OSS&E, MECSIP, system integrity, and R&M verification activities throughout applicable program milestones.
  • Evaluate FAA bulletins, ECPs, CCPs, modification proposals, DMSMS issues, and other engineering recommendations for operational and support impacts.
  • Perform and support technical evaluations, engineering studies, risk assessments, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program reviews to improve aircraft reliability, maintainability, safety, and readiness.
Qualifications

15+ years experience in systems and test engineering including at least 5 years experience in a DoD environment.  Bachelor's degree in a related field.  Knowledge of FAA maintenance reliability processes and procedures supporting aircraft maintenance program optimization.  Experience with Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering for aircraft or complex weapon systems, including FRACAS, reliability reporting, failure analysis, and corrective actions.  Knowledge of aircraft airworthiness, OSS&E, system integrity, and sustainment engineering principles and processes.  Familiarity with CASS and/or G081 maintenance data is highly desired.  Working knowledge of DoD and U.S. Air Force engineering, acquisition, and sustainment processes.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

About Abacus Technology

Abacus Technology is a provider of information technology services and solutions to government agencies and the private sector. The company offers a range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and program management. Abacus Technology was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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1983

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