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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering, including leading FMEA/FMECA, developing reliability test plans, and ensuring compliance with R&M standards. Proficient in data analysis, technical writing, and customer engagement for R&M activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Reliability EngineeringFMEA/FMECA DevelopmentFRACAS OwnershipMIL-STD-785 ComplianceReliability Test Plan Development
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Hard Skills
Reliability Growth PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisReliability PredictionsQuantitative Reliability ModelingEnvironmental Stress ScreeningReliability Architecture DocumentationFailure Definitions DevelopmentData Collection and AnalysisReliability Metrics TrendingTechnical Writing
Soft Skills
Strong Presentation SkillsCustomer EngagementTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
Digital Engineering ToolsAI-Enabled R&M ToolsPredictive MaintenanceDigital TwinsAutomated FRACAS Analytics
Certifications & Qualifications
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Industry Keywords
R&M StandardsDoD R&M ProgramsMissile SystemsHypersonic SystemsMunitions Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) activities across the product lifecycle
- Develop and maintain the R&M Program Plan, reliability architecture documentation, and RAM-C Rationale Report
- Lead FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and RBD development across system architecture
- Develop R&M allocations and apportion reliability and maintainability requirements to lower-level items
- Draft reliability predictions per MIL-HDBK-217 and maintainability analyses
- Lead RCM and LORA; support Testability and Built-In Test analysis
- Own FRACAS and maintain closed-loop failure data collection and trending from design through test, production, and sustainment
- Develop Failure Definitions and Scoring Criteria and reliability test plans tied to program milestones
- Lead reliability growth planning and growth/demonstration testing, including ESS and HALT/HASS where applicable
- Support Qualification Test Plan development, all-up-round testing, and flight/live-fire test reliability assessments
- Develop R&M standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides
- Review ground, flight, and live-fire test data for R&M compliance
- Serve as primary customer contact for R&M matters
- Present R&M analyses, RAM-C updates, and risk posture at milestone and design reviews
- Lead Reliability Scoring Conferences and Corrective Action Boards with customer participation
- Coordinate customer R&M data-item deliverables and support In-Service Reviews
- Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations and host corrective action reviews
- Coordinate R&M risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and System Safety
- Apply digital engineering and AI-enabled tools, including predictive maintenance, digital twins, and automated FRACAS analytics
- Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-785, MIL-HDBK-217, GEIA-STD-0009, and other applicable R&M standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years as a Reliability Engineer, R&M Engineer, or equivalent reliability-critical engineering role
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
- Expertise with MIL-STD-785, MIL-HDBK-217, and related R&M standards
- Experience owning FRACAS, including failure tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure
- Proven experience developing and executing reliability test plans, including growth testing, demonstration testing, and Environmental Stress Screening
- Experience engaging with customers on R&M reviews and milestone/design reviews (PDR, CDR, Milestone B/C)
- Strong system architecture knowledge and R&M requirements decomposition and allocation
- Extensive FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and RBD experience
- Failure investigation with proven corrective action implementation
- Technical writing for R&M program plans, rationale reports, procedures, and documentation
- Design review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) with strong presentation skills
- Data collection, analysis, and trending for R&M metrics
- U.S. Citizenship
- Master's degree in engineering or related field preferred
- 10+ years progressive R&M experience preferred
- ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent certification preferred
- DoD or Navy R&M programs experience preferred
- Quantitative reliability growth modeling (e.g., Crow-AMSAA) and Weibull analysis preferred
- Maintainability, Testability/BIT, LORA, and RCM experience preferred
- Missile, hypersonic, or munitions systems experience preferred
- Digital engineering and AI-enabled R&M tools preferred
- Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options including medical, dental, vision, life, and more
- 401k with company-match
- 3 weeks of paid time off each year
- 40 hours of sick time
- 12 annual company holidays
- Innovative environment with cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
- Collaborative culture
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities