Lead, Systems Engineer (Affordability Reliability/Reliability)

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Affordability and Reliability to join their dynamic team in Huntsville. This role is pivotal in delivering innovative solutions that meet mission-critical needs in the defense sector. You will leverage your expertise to perform reliability analyses, lead cost estimation efforts, and ensure high-quality standards in product design. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact national security initiatives and foster professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering required.
• Graduate degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead affordability engineering support for programs.
• Develop reliability models and communicate results.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Statistical Analysis

Design-to-Cost

Probabilistic Risk Assessments

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PRICE TruePlanning

Reliasoft

Relex

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Lead, Systems Engineer (Affordability Reliability/Reliability)

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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 (Affordability/ Reliability)

Job Code: 23320

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to perform analyses on a wide variety of programs and help influence the design.

Looking for an Affordability Engineer to support design to cost efforts on programs.

Essential Functions:

• 50% - Affordability Engineering Support of AR Programs. Typical duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Lead or assist with should-cost estimates for proposals.
• Lead or assist with PRICE TruePlanning estimates of propulsion system costs and associated component costs.
• Lead or support Design-to-Cost efforts on programs.
• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset.
• Create and improve training materials and possibly deliver training sessions.
• 50% - Reliability and System Safety Engineering Support of AR Programs. Typical duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Develop reliability and safety models/analyses for various systems and communicate results to company engineers and managers.
• Perform technical review of reliability and systems safety analysis products, including failure modes effects and criticality analysis and hazard analysis.
• Provide design input to improve product reliability and/or safety when necessary; Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results.
• Design reliability and/or system safety test plans to qualify new product and processes. Evaluate testing failures and ensure consistent adherence to high quality standards by application of reliability techniques.
• Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments.
• Provide Affordability Assessments with should-cost estimates for proposals.
• Lead or assist with PRICE TruePlanning estimates of propulsion system costs and associated component costs.
• Provide Reliability Engineering analyses on a wide variety of programs and help influence the design. This includes defining the proper level of reliability scope for each program, helping identify associated risks, fully understanding customer requirements and expectations.
• Performing Reliability Engineering as early in the program life cycle as possible, efficiently completing reliability efforts within budget and schedule, and communicating progress and results effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 9 years of prior Reliability Engineering experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Reliability Engineering experience. In lieu of degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Reliability Engineering experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Statistical analysis experience is preference.
• Have a general understanding of solid rocket motor design and analysis.
• Have a working knowledge of PRICE TruePlanning software or similar systems.
• Have a working knowledge of Reliasoft, Relex software or similar systems.
• Knowledge or experience with system safety, hazard classification, material handling or logistics are a plus.
• Active US Security Clearance is a plus.
  
  
  

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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