Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineer - Mobility

Socket.dev; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks a Reliability and Maintainability Engineer to support the KC-46 program at Tinker AFB. You will help define and achieve reliability, availability, and maintainability goals across the program lifecycle, and integrate RM requirements into the IMP/IMS and project reviews.

The role involves reviewing FRACAS data, evaluating proposals, and performing risk and trade studies related to performance, cost, and producibility for DoD systems. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• 10+ years in the relevant technical discipline or 5+ years with DoD experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliable R&M processes to meet weapon system requirements.
• Integrate R&M requirements into IMP/IMS and program plans.
• Review FRACAS data and reliability reports to identify issues and support resolutions.
• Analyze designs, proposals, and modifications for reliability and maintainability.

Skills

R&M engineering

FRACAS experience

DoD familiarity

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related field

Tools

FRACAS

G081 database

Job description

ARS is seeking a Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineer to support the KC-46 program at Tinker AFB.

The R&M Engineer will support the development and implementation of effective R&M processes to help ensure weapon system reliability, availability, and maintainability requirements are clearly defined and achieved throughout the program lifecycle. The position will also support activities associated with program acquisition, sustainment, and disposal strategies, including integration of R&M requirements and achievement verification into the Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS). The R&M Engineer will review reliability and failure data, support Deficiency Report (DR) resolution, evaluate system designs and technical proposals, and assist with technical assessments and trade studies related to system performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and program risk.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing and implementing effective Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) processes that support weapon system requirements and mission-partner objectives.
• Support integration of R&M requirements and achievement verification into program acquisition, sustainment, disposal strategies, and the Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS).
• Review Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) data and reliability standard reports to identify and assess reliability issues.
• Work with the G081 database to review field failure reporting and support analysis of weapon system maintenance and reliability data.
• Assist with Deficiency Reports (DRs), including ensuring appropriate classification and sufficient technical detail to support resolution.
• Assist in reviewing overall system design baselines, including architecture and interoperability requirements, for reliability and maintainability considerations.
• Review and analyze OEM technical proposals and modifications for design feasibility and system compatibility.
• Assist in conducting assessments involving performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and technical and schedule risk.
• Support technical and scheduling trade-off studies and systems analyses, including system design, design feasibility, and state-of-the-art assessments.
• Apply established R&M engineering procedures and processes independently to support program objectives and technical requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and support resolution of R&M-related technical issues within established program and project guidelines.
• Develop technical inputs, analyses, documentation, and recommendations in support of program office and staff-level activities.
• Collaborate with Government, contractor, engineering, logistics, and other program stakeholders in support of R&M objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen
• BA/BS with 10+ years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 3+ years of DoD experience; OR 10+ years of project assistance, administrative assistance, or similar experience in the public, military, nonprofit, or private sectors; OR 15+ years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including 5+ years of DoD experience.
• Active Secret security clearance (required).
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience applying Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering principles and processes.
• Ability to work independently and apply appropriate engineering procedures and processes within established program guidelines.
• Experience reviewing or supporting Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities and reliability reporting.
• Experience working with maintenance and failure-reporting data; familiarity with the G081 database is desired.
• Experience supporting the review and resolution of Deficiency Reports (DRs).
• Ability to review system designs, technical proposals, and modifications for design feasibility, system compatibility, reliability, and maintainability considerations.
• Experience supporting technical assessments and trade studies involving areas such as performance, cost, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and technical/schedule risk.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, technical writing, and communication skills

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.