Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Systems Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 9 years of relevant experience (or 7 years with a graduate degree)
  • 13 years of prior related experience without a degree
  • Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
  • Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the FRACAS process and analyze failures in communication systems
  • Direct investigations and identify root causes of design and production failures
  • Recommend actions to the Failure Review Board based on findings
  • Determine corrective actions to resolve communication system failures
  • Coordinate resolution efforts across multiple departments
  • Review and improve fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures
  • Maintain FRACAS database and deliver status reports to stakeholders

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
  • Opportunity to work with multi-disciplined teams
  • Engagement in high-impact projects supporting defense communications
  • Professional development through technical presentations
  • Possibility to contribute to stability in critical communication systems
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer

Job Code: 38278

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

FRACAS Systems Lead Engineer to be responsible for evaluating and improving the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems (wideband, narrowband and/or SATCOM). This position is for a Lead FRACAS Systems Engineer to be primarily responsible for development, support and management of the FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System) process for specific communications products. This will primarily focus on identifying failure trends in a complex electronic, low volume environment working towards improved reliability of our products.

Essential Functions:
  • Systems Engineer will perform FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System), root cause analysis, investigation, and making recommendations for design improvements based on analysis
  • Directs investigations and determines root cause of failure on various design, production and reported field failures of communication Systems and components
  • Makes recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB)
  • Determines resolution of communication system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program
  • Coordinates efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality departments
  • Work in a multi-disciplined engineering development environment and will be required to manage time and resources to support multiple concurrent programs
  • Reviews fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems. Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned areas
  • Maintains FRACAS database, monitors status, tracks open FRACAS investigations, and generates reports for management and customers
  • Develops, delivers, and presents technical data to management and customer reviews
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, as required


Required Qualifications (one of the following):
  • An ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering discipline is strongly preferred and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program is desired
  • Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis is desired.
  • Understanding engineering architecture and design concepts along with basic understanding of engineering practices and procedures
  • Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems including data link and mechanical systems is desired
  • Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual)
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines
  • Understanding in coordination of project(s) and efforts of technical support personnel
  • A strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL is a plus
  • Ability to productively contribute work, ideas and collaboration as part of a team
  • Applicants with experience performing Reliability and FRACAS specific analysis and activities is a plus
  • Applicants must be self-motivated and able to manage and complete their projects within budget and schedule restraints


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