About the Role
BAE Systems is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of their systems. This role offers opportunities for growth, skill expansion, and increased responsibilities within the company.
Responsibilities
- Analyze failed hardware and software components to determine root cause and assist in developing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Quality, Hardware Design, Manufacturing, Software Engineering) to gather information and implement solutions.
- Interface with Suppliers/Vendors to review their failure analysis findings and drive resolution.
- Perform detailed failure analysis using various techniques.
- Author customer-facing failure reports and narratives.
- Maintain and update the FRACAS database.
- Review and interpret data from manufacturing process monitoring, ESS, and system testing.
- Collaborate with test teams to investigate failure modes and refine test procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret reliability data to identify trends and quantify product reliability.
- Utilize statistical tools and techniques to assess system reliability and predict future performance.
- Develop and maintain reliability prediction models.
- Perform Reliability Growth Analysis.
- Contribute to the development of reliability test plans and strategies.
- Perform Maintainability analysis and estimate Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
- Perform system-level testability analysis.
- Support the development and implementation of diagnostic procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, design practices, and quality control procedures.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
- Participate in Design for Reliability (DFR) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
- Lead small-scale reliability improvement projects.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of reliability findings.
- Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing reliability findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field) with at least 4 years of experience (2 years with a Masters degree).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
- Lead reliability science initiatives, including failure analysis, proposal development, and program status management.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Skills
- Failure Analysis
- FRACAS
- Root Cause Analysis
- Weibull analysis
- MTBF/MTTR calculations
- FMECA
- Hypothesis testing
- Reliability Growth Analysis
- Maintainability analysis
- Testability analysis
- Design for Reliability (DFR)
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Python or other scripting languages for data analysis
Location
- Northern New Jersey area
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Virtual interviews will be accommodated
Experience Level
- 4 years of experience (2 years with a Masters degree)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field)
- Masters degree
Salary/Compensations
- $105827 - $179906
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program
About the Company
- BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company.
- We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and cyber security.
- BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
- Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics.
- Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.
Equal Opportunity
- BAE Systems is committed to supporting our customers.
- Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission.
- Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.
- At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
