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Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Systems Engineer to serve as the Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) Engineer for the Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) system. The RMA Engineer will be responsible for analyzing subsystem RMA design factors, performing reliability analyses, and ensuring the ASRR system meets specified mission requirements for operational availability and performance. The ideal candidate will work closely with the U.S. Army, foreign military clients, ASRR partners, and internal engineering teams to ensure ISR systems achieve required reliability and maintainability standards in military operations.
Responsibilities RMA Analysis and Design Evaluation:Analyze subsystem RMA design factors to determine whether the overall ASRR system meets specified mission requirements for reliability, maintainability, and availabilityPerform failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA) to identify opportunities to improve ASRR performance and operational readinessEvaluate subsystem RMA designs to determine adequacy of ASRR partner sparing plans and logistics support strategiesAssess system architecture and design decisions for their impact on long-term reliability and maintainabilityFailure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation:Investigate and determine root cause of observed failures across all ASRR subsystems including aerostat, ISR sensors, ELINT systems, and ground control elementsRecommend changes to improve system performance including preventive maintenance procedures, design modifications, and operational proceduresAnalyze failure patterns and trends to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunitiesCoordinate with ASRR partners to investigate failures and implement corrective actionsReliability Engineering and Performance Assessment:Develop and maintain reliability models for ASRR system components and overall system performanceConduct reliability predictions and assessments throughout system development and operational phasesDetermine impact of level of repair analyses and logistic delays on RMA requirementsAnalyze operational data to validate reliability predictions and refine modelsLogistics and Maintenance Planning Support:Evaluate maintenance strategies and their impact on system availability and operational readinessAssess sparing strategies and inventory requirements to support operational availability targetsAnalyze maintenance data to identify optimization opportunities for maintenance procedures and schedulesSupport development of maintenance planning documents and logistics support analysisTechnical Communication and Reporting:Communicate results of reliability analyses to ASRR and Customer leadership through formal presentations and technical reportsDevelop and maintain RMA-related contract data requirements deliverablesGenerate regular reliability and availability reports including trend analysis and performance metricsPresent technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and program managementSystem Development Support:Contribute to creation of system specifications, architecture, and requirements documentation with focus on RMA requirementsSupport system-level testing and verification efforts with emphasis on reliability and maintainability validationParticipate in design reviews to ensure RMA considerations are properly addressedCollaborate with engineering teams to integrate RMA requirements into system designEnsure RMA analyses comply with military standards (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF) and customer requirementsSupport Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs by ensuring international RMA requirements are metMaintain awareness of current RMA standards and best practices for complex military systemsParticipate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for RMA-related risksPartner Coordination and Integration:Work with ASRR partners to ensure consistent RMA approaches across all subsystemsCoordinate RMA analysis activities with subcontractors and ensure deliverable qualitySupport integration of partner RMA analyses into overall system assessmentsTroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to system reliability and performance Required Qualifications Education:Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM fieldExperience:Minimum 10 years of experience in applied systems engineering methodology with focus on reliability, maintainability, and availability analysisDemonstrated experience with complex military or aerospace systems reliability engineeringExperience with ISR technologies such as EO/IR, radar, SIGINT, or similar sensor systemsProven track record in failure analysis, root cause determination, and corrective action developmentTechnical Skills:Hands-on experience with reliability analysis methods including FMEA, fault tree analysis, and reliability modelingExpertise in failure analysis techniques and root cause investigation methodologiesUnderstanding of maintenance planning, logistics support analysis, and sparing strategiesAdvanced computer skills and ability to use reliability analysis software toolsRMA Engineering Expertise:Deep knowledge of reliability engineering principles and statistical analysis methodsExperience with maintainability analysis and maintenance planning optimizationUnderstanding of availability modeling and operational readiness assessmentKnowledge of logistics support analysis and level of repair analysis methodologiesAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze complex technical data and identify trendsExperience with statistical analysis and reliability prediction methodsProven ability to investigate complex technical problems and develop effective solutionsUnderstanding of systems engineering lifecycle and design optimizationTools and Standards:Applied experience in systems engineering lifecycle management tools such as Innoslate MBSE, Cameo Magic Draw, DOORS Next, or equivalentExperience with reliability analysis software and statistical analysis toolsFamiliarity with military standards related to reliability and maintainability (MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-785, etc.)Knowledge of contract data requirements preparation and technical documentationCommunication and Collaboration:Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface with military personnel, foreign clients, and cross-functional engineering teamsExperience presenting complex technical analyses to diverse audiences including senior leadershipProven ability to work effectively with multiple organizations and coordinate technical activitiesStrong technical writing skills for reports, analyses, and documentationAdditional Requirements:Must be eligible for U.S. government security clearance (Secret minimum) or possess current clearancePrior experience working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts and international military operations highly desirableAbility to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, and multinational environmentExperience with field failure investigation and operational data analysis preferred Company EEO Statement
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