Life Cycle Engineer III

V2X Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking a Reliability & Sustainment Engineer in Orlando, FL to drive system readiness and long-term supportability for complex fielded systems.

You will perform RAM modeling, analyze performance data, and develop sustainment strategies to reduce life-cycle costs, while collaborating across engineering, logistics, and program management teams. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, FRACAS process, and life cycle support activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years in reliability or sustainment engineering.
• U.S. citizenship due to security requirements.
• Experience with RAM analysis methods.
• Active DoW/DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• RAM Engineering: model and analyze RAM for life cycle readiness.
• Data Analytics: collect and interpret performance and maintenance data.
• Sustainment Engineering: develop cost-optimized sustainment plans.
• Obsolescence & DMSMS management and BOM health tracking.
• FRACAS: analyze failures and drive corrective actions.

Skills

RAM analysis

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Sustainment planning

FRACAS & RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

RAM tools

FMEA

Weibull analysis

GIDEP

Job description

Company Overview Statement

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Job Summary

V2X delivers critical mission solutions, operations, logistics, aerospace, and training services to the U.S. Department of War (DoW), national security agencies, and international partners. We are seeking a Reliability & Sustainment Engineer to drive system readiness, life cycle affordability, and long-term supportability for complex, fielded systems.

Responsibilities

• Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineering
  • Perform RAM modeling and analysis to support life cycle assessments and readiness projections for fielded systems
  • Analyze system performance, failure modes, and maintenance data to validate and refine RAM models
  • Recommend design or support strategy improvements to increase system availability and reduce life cycle cost
• Data Analytics & Life Cycle Performance Assessment
  • Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of performance, maintenance, and environmental data across the product life cycle
  • Identify trends, drivers of downtime, and systemic issues to inform engineering changes, sustainment strategies, and process improvements
  • Develop data-driven reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and customer reviews
• Sustainment Engineering & Life Cycle Support
  • Conduct sustainment engineering activities including parts consumption analysis, maintenance trend evaluation, sparing recommendations, and cost-optimized sustainment planning
  • Develop and contribute to sustainment engineering deliverables
  • Life Cycle Sustainment Reviews (LCSR)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Provisioning and sparing analyses
  • Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
  • Provide technical input to Integrated Product Support (IPS) planning and logistics support analysis
• Obsolescence & DMSMS Management
  • Implement and lead the obsolescence management program for assigned systems
  • Support Supply Chain and Program Management with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) program
  • Conduct BOM health assessments and track technology refresh plans to ensure long-term system viability.
  • Identify alternative components, suppliers, or redesign strategies to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk
  • Utilize GIDEP, industry databases, supplier inputs, and market intelligence to proactively identify and address obsolescence risks
• Failure Reporting & Reliability Growth (FRACAS)
  • Implement and manage a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
  • Analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and track corrective actions through closure
  • Drive reliability growth initiatives and recommend design, process, or support changes that improve system performance and availability
  • Provide feedback loops into design, manufacturing, and sustainment teams to continually enhance system reliability
• Systems Engineering & Configuration Management Support
  • Support systems engineering life cycle activities, including configuration management and requirements traceability
  • Track system modifications, upgrades, ECPs (Engineering Change Proposals), and technology refreshes throughout the life cycle
  • Review and update Technical Data Packages (TDPs) to ensure consistency with fielded configurations and approved changes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, logistics, supply chain, program management) to ensure sustainment considerations are integrated into design and upgrade decisions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, sustainment engineering, logistics engineering, or related field.
• Experience with RAM analysis methods and tools (e.g., reliability block diagrams, FMEA, FTA, or Weibull analysis).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and present clear, actionable recommendations.
• U.S. citizenship required due to customer and security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, sustainment engineering, logistics engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with FRACAS, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with obsolescence management, DMSMS best practices, and BOM health analysis.
• Experience supporting DoW/DoD or other national security programs.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD and industry standards related to reliability, maintainability, and logistics (e.g., MIL-STD-1629, MIL-HDBK-217, SAE, IEC).
• Experience with obsolescence tools, GIDEP, and industry component databases.
• Background in configuration management and systems engineering processes (e.g., requirements management, ECP workflows).
• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• Active DoW/DoD security clearance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years Relevant Experience
• Master’s degree and 8+ years Relevant Experience
• PhD Degree and 5+ years Relevant Experience

Travel

This team's primary location is in Orlando, FL. Travel to customer locations is possible up to 20% of the time.

Clearance

Eligible to Obtain a NACI Public Trust

Category

Salaried-Full-time-Exempt

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.