RM&A Specialist - Maritime Navigation

SEACORP

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Reliability, Electrical, or Systems Engineering preferred).
  • Master's degree desired for senior positions along with Logistics DAWIA Level 3 certification.
  • Expertise in reliability software and statistical analysis tools.
  • Understanding of NAVSEA reliability standards and MIL-HDBK criteria.
  • Experience with maritime electronic systems such as gyroscopic navigators and digital speed logs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reliability block diagrams and models for maritime sensors.
  • Lead Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Analyze performance data to calculate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
  • Conduct operational availability simulations to assess fleet readiness.
  • Evaluate system designs for maintenance effectiveness and accessibility.
  • Prepare comprehensive RM&A reports for Navy design reviews and lifecycle support.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
  • Best-in-class dental insurance plan through Delta Dental.
  • Vision benefits offering discounts for glasses and contact lenses.
  • 401(k) retirement savings with up to 8% employer matching.
  • Employer paid life insurance equal to annual salary with supplemental options available.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) program and ten paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified RM&A Specialist - Maritime Navigation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: The RM&A (Reliability, Maintainability, andAvailability) Specialist performs engineering analyses to ensure the long-termoperational readiness and mission success of naval navigation suites and sensorsystems. This role involves modeling andassessing the performance of complex hardware such as the AN/WSN-7, AN/WSN-12,and DHYSL. The Specialist identifies potential failure modes, predictsmaintenance requirements, and recommends design or process improvements tomaximize system uptime and operational availability for the U.S. Navy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reliability Modeling: Develop and maintain reliability block diagrams and mathematical models for inertial and non-inertial maritime sensors.
  • Failure Analysis: Lead Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify system vulnerabilities and mission-critical failure points.
  • Data Trending: Analyze field performance data and maintenance records to calculate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
  • Availability Assessments: Conduct operational availability (Ao) simulations to determine the impact of component reliability and supply chain logistics on fleet readiness.
  • Maintainability Studies: Evaluate system designs for ease of maintenance, accessibility, and the effectiveness of built-in test (BIT) capabilities.
  • Technical Reporting: Prepare comprehensive RM&A reports for Navy program offices to support design reviews, lifecycle sustainment, and "Life-of-Type" buy decisions


Qualifications:

Education:

RM&ASpecialist I, II, III - Bachelor of Science (BS) inEngineering (Reliability, Electrical, or Systems Engineering preferred).
RM&ASpecialist VI - Master's Degree and Logistics DAWIALevel 3 certified or equivalent desired.

Technical Requirements:

  • Proven expertise in reliability software and statistical analysis tools.
  • In-depth understanding of NAVSEA reliability standards and MIL-HDBK criteria.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing complex maritime electronic systems, including gyroscopic navigators and digital speed logs.

Experience:

RM&ASpecialist I - 0 to 3 years of experience in DOD lifecycle logistics, maritime sustainment or naval maintenance management.
RM&ASpecialist II - 3 to 6 years of experience in DODlife cycle logistics, maritime sustainment or naval maintenance management.
RM&ASpecialist III - 6 to 10 years of experience in DODlife cycle logistics, maritime sustainment or naval maintenance management.
RM&ASpecialist IV - 10+ years of experience in DOD lifecycle logistics, maritime sustainment or naval maintenance management.

Preferred: 5 years of direct experience in RM&A engineering within thedefense industry or maritime sector.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel:

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:
  • Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
  • Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
  • Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
  • Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
  • Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

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