Reliability and Maintainability - Engineer

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

JT4, LLC is hiring Reliability and Maintainability Engineers of varying experience levels to ensure highly reliable aircraft systems and support for DoD programs. Roles involve predicting failures, planning maintenance, and performing root cause analyses to improve asset reliability and performance.

Position includes working with cross-functional teams, leveraging statistical tools, and preparing reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited BS in Engineering required, with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• MS in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with special access.

Responsibilities

• Reliability management: Analyze system performance and implement preventive measures.
• Maintainability oversight: Design and optimize maintenance procedures for quick system restoration.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance: Develop schedules, inspections, and root cause analyses.
• Failure analysis: Investigate failures and recommend improvements.
• Collaboration: Work with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve reliability.
• Documentation and reporting: Record maintenance activities and reliability metrics.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

Failure analysis

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Engineering PhD

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

JT4 will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education.

Job Duties – Essential Functions

JT4 is hiring employee entries to senior level Reliability and Maintainability Engineers. As a Reliability and Maintainability Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that systems and products function reliably over time, minimizing the risks of failure and downtime which contribute to the development and ongoing success of a flight test. R&M engineering activities are essential for programmatic decisions and control functions. The R&M test methods and procedures occur in the diligent management of these methods and procedures to achieve reliable and maintainable systems. Effective management control of the R&M program, use the policies and guidance set forth by the DoW, and are intended to ensure timely performance of the necessary R&M activities to achieve the requirements and the development of adequate data to assess R&M at major milestones.

Job Description

• Designing and implementing maintenance strategies based on predictive and preventative maintenance data.
• Conducting failure analysis and root cause investigations to identify why systems or components failed.
• Designing and executing reliability tests to ensure that equipment operates in accordance with its specifications and safety standards.
• Collaborating with other engineering and maintenance teams to integrate new technologies and methods that increase reliability and performance.
• Using statistical tools and software to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve system reliability and performance.
• Preparing reports and documentation to record findings and to make recommendations to senior management.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of maintenance interventions and system modifications to ensure achievable improvements in asset reliability.
• Applying reliability engineering principles and best practices across various projects and processes.
• Maintaining clear communication with suppliers and technical teams to ensure the reliability requirements are met in new designs and upgrades.
• Establishing and maintaining a database for tracking performance failures and improvement measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Reliability Management: Analyze system performance to identify potential failures and implement preventive measures.
• Maintainability Oversight: Design and optimize maintenance procedures to ensure systems can be restored quickly and efficiently after breakdowns.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Develop and implement maintenance schedules, conduct inspections, and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurring issues.
• Failure Analysis: Investigate equipment failures, perform statistical and reliability analyses, and recommend improvements.
• Collaboration: Work with operations, maintenance teams, and other engineering disciplines to implement reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of maintenance activities, reliability metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all equipment and systems comply with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of military aircraft, developmental test and evaluation processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in reliability engineering tools, statistical analysis, and failure mode analysis.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address operational issues efficiently.
• Ability to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-department collaboration.

Requirements – Education, Technical, and Work Experience

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs. The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer‑based engineering tools and possess planning/organizing skills. The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. The candidate must possess a valid, state‑issued driver’s license. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $185,000 annually. The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state‑issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JENG17, A1412TW