Reliability and Maintainability Engineer, Journeyman

Colsa-5; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Reliability and Maintainability Engineer, Journeyman to support DoD weapon systems. You will apply engineering principles to improve performance and sustainability, assist in analyses, and help prepare documents for milestone approvals.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into design objectives, performing RM analyses, and supporting testing and reviews. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline; ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, three (3) in the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to improve performance and sustainability of AF/Joint service systems.
• Assist in material solution analyses leading up to design reviews.
• Assist in developing and collecting data for staff summary packages and executive briefings.
• Assist in translating requirements into design, fabrication and testing objectives.
• Provide analysis for reliability, maintainability, and life-cycle cost assessments.
• Attend technical reviews and advise on the path forward for installation of new hardware and software.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

BA/BS in ABET-accredited engineering

Tools

FRACAS

G081 database

Job description

Reliability and Maintainability Engineer, Journeyman

• Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
• Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews.
• Assist in producing or supporting development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approvals.
• Assist in translating production and operational requirements into design, fabrication and testing objectives.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to systems suitability for installation, functionality and reliability of systems and readiness of existing manufacturing processes.
• Attend all technical reviews and provide technical advice on the path forward to installation of the new hardware and software into the system.
• Support and assist performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies.
• Assist in reviewing system specific test plans and participate in system, subsystem, and component testing.
• Assist in developing an effective Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) process that ensures the user’s weapon system R&M requirements are clearly defined and achieved with agreement by the mission partner in support of the user's requirements.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

• BA/BS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• Independently demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) & Adobe Acrobat
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in the R&M process which aligns with program acquisition, sustainment, and disposal scope and strategy, and be clearly evident within the IMP/IMS. The R&M process shall clearly show the application of the integrity approach to reliable and maintainable design, and the tasks of the IMP/IMS shall identify incremental R&M achievement verification at all significant program milestones.
• Knowledge of Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) and reliability standard reports.
• Ability to work with G081 database to check failure reporting from the field; and assist with handling all DRs ensuring proper classification and adequate detail for resolution.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.