Maintenance Task Analyst

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Maintenance Task Analyst to identify steps, spares, tools, and equipment for defense-related maintenance tasks. You will analyze data, plan resources, and ensure accurate assembly using engineering data and procedures.

Required 2–5 years in maintenance task analysis or logistics, with RAM/RCM knowledge and DoD system familiarity. Strong problem solving and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in maintenance task analysis or performance-based logistics.
• Familiarity with GWS or MDA-related systems and sustainment challenges.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications for electrical systems.
• RAM, reliability, availability, maintainability knowledge and sustainment principles.
• Experience with DoD standards and missile defense-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing technical and engineer data to create maintenance procedure narratives
• Identifying resources, tools, manpower, and time to complete required tasks
• Ensuring products are accurately composed using available technical and engineering data
• Conducting quality reviews of materials
• Attending technical and other review boards
• Observing performance of production methods referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations

Skills

Maintenance analysis

Resource planning

Technical data interpretation

RAM/RCM knowledge

Radar defense systems

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, logistics, maintenance management, or a related technical field

Tools

PowerLOG-J

SLICwave

DoD systems

Job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Task Analyst in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description

The Maintenance Task Analyst responsibilities include the identification of the steps, spares and materials, tools, support equipment, personnel skill levels as well as any facility issues that must be considered for a given repair task.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing technical and engineer data to create maintenance procedure narratives
• Identifying resources, tools, man-power, and time to complete required to perform that task
• Ensuring products are accurately composed using available technical and engineering data
• Conducting quality reviews of materials
• Attending technical and other review boards
• Observing performance of production methodsReferencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, logistics, maintenance management, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in maintenance task analysis, performance-based logistics, or system sustainment for defense-related programs
• Familiarity with GWS or MDA-related systems, integration points, and sustainment challenges, such as radars, launch systems, mission equipment, communication nodes, and electrical systems
• Proficiency in conducting MTAs using tools like PowerLOG-J, SLICwave, or proprietary DoD systems
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications, including those for power and electrical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with commercial computer systems and racks
• Experience developing procedures for electrical system installation and maintenance, including troubleshooting, grounding, bonding, and adherence to relevant codes and standards
• Experience working within defense-oriented standards such as:
  • GEIA-STD-0007 (Logistics Product Data & Logistics Support Analysis Record/LSAR)
  • MIL-STD-3007 (Facility Design Standards)
  • NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• Knowledge of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM), and sustainment principles for mission-critical systems
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance as required by position
• Experience with GWS or missile defense systems: Prior work on radar systems (e.g., AN/TPY-2, Sentinel), interceptors (e.g., THAAD, SM-series), launch/support infrastructure, or electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs and sustainment priorities, including BMDS (Ballistic Missile Defense System) operations
• Exposure to missile system testing environments or operations, including range maintenance tasks
• Certification in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) or related maintenance methodologies
• Experience in predictive maintenance leveraging IoT or Digital Twin technologies for improving system