Lead, FRACAS Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Lead FRACAS Systems Engineer to drive reliability improvements for DoD communications systems. You will manage FRACAS processes, analyze failures, and coordinate cross-functional actions to enhance product performance.

The role requires leading investigations, reporting to management, and ensuring adherence to program schedules while potentially enabling a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering strongly preferred with 9+ years' experience.
• Graduate degree with at least 7 years' related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRACAS, root cause analysis, investigation, and design improvement recommendations.
• Direct investigations and determine root cause of failures in design, production, and field reports.
• Make recommendations to FRB and coordinate corrective actions.
• Determine resolution of failures and actions to support FRACAS program.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality.
• Manage multiple programs and resources in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Review fault isolation and troubleshooting, perform functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain FRACAS database, monitor status, and generate management/customer reports.
• Develop and present technical data to management and customers.

Skills

FRACAS knowledge

Root cause analysis

Systems engineering

Reliability analysis

SQL

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Graduate degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FRACAS software

SQL

Business Objects

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer

Job Code: 42952

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

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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