Reliability Engineer

KMS Solutions, LLC; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k/retirement savings plan

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

KMS Solutions, LLC in Newport, RI, is seeking a motivated Reliability Engineer to support engineering and technical functions for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). This role involves developing reliability and maintainability requirements and conducting reliability studies on unmanned and autonomous systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and has at least five years of relevant experience, a DoD Secret clearance, and is proficient in Microsoft Office applications. A hybrid work environment is offered, allowing for telework after an introduction period.

Qualifications

• Must have Secret DoD clearance.
• Five years of engineering experience required.
• Experience with undersea warfare systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability and maintainability requirements for new designs.
• Conduct detailed reliability studies and analyses.
• Support FRACAS implementation.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. KMS is a three‑time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Work‑Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi‑disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems, including unmanned and autonomous systems. This candidate will execute analysis products and objective evidence to help the customer manage reliability growth, develop corrective design and maintainability action strategies, and provide product assurance to Navy managers.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Develop reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) requirements for new designs
• Develop RM&A approaches for new designs and in‑service programs; develop action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliability processes/equipment to maximize reliability and availability. Conduct analyses of reliability problems and investigate to determine the required reliability approaches.
• Conduct detailed reliability studies including RM&A analyses and predictions at component levels. Develop systems level reliability models.
• Develop reliability test and growth programs.
• Develop maintainability demonstration programs.
• Support failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS) implementation.

Required education and experience

• Secret DoD clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
• Five (5) years of engineering experience

Preferred education and experience

• Five (5) years of experience in reliability engineering.
• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
• DoD 5000, Active‑dutY Navy, and / or Navy acquisition experience.
• Engineering experience with undersea warfare systems and/or combat systems.

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of customer and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem‑solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Strong record of delivering quality analysis products.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment in person on a hybrid basis, with up to 16 hours of telework allowed weekly after an introduction period. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The employee is expected to be able to travel to and work in navy facilities as necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full‑time status.

Telework

• This is a hybrid position. After the first six months, telework may be allowed for up to 40% per week – subject to change based on customer requirements.

Travel

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.