Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer to lead reliability analyses and guide design choices. You will develop reliability block diagrams, perform FMEA, and collaborate with engineering to address reliability and availability challenges.

Qualified candidates hold a STEM degree with extensive experience and may require active SCI access or Top Secret clearance. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of engineering experience (Level 3).
• Master’s degree in STEM and 3+ years of engineering experience (Level 3).
• PhD in STEM and 1+ year of engineering experience (Level 3).
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years of engineering experience (Level 4).
• Master’s degree in STEM and 6+ years of engineering experience (Level 4).
• PhD in STEM and 4+ years of engineering experience (Level 4).
• Experience performing and documenting Unit or System level FMEA per standard practices.
• Experience estimating piece-part/component failure rates using handbook data or life-test data.
• Active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date; ability to obtain/maintain SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability support to design teams through design trades and reliability analyses.
• Create reliability block diagrams reflecting system functions and failure modes.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve reliability and availability issues.
• Apply probability and statistics to complex non-standard configurations.
• Utilize industry tools to conduct reliability analyses cost-effectively.

Skills

FMEA

Reliability predictions

Modeling/simulation

Electrical drawings

Failure rate estimation

SCI access

Top Secret clearance

Unit/system analysis

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job responsibilities and expectations

• Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability predictions/assessments, de-rating analysis assessment, allocation of reliability requirements, failure rate estimation/assessments, facilitation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), facilitation of critical items identification and documentation of controls/mitigations, and providing support to design reviews and failure investigations.
• Create reliability block diagrams/models that reflect the functions, failure modes, and characteristics of the system/unit being analyzed.
• Work with engineering team to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
• Adapt with probability and statistical tools/principles to recognize and solve problems involving non-standard configurations/definitions of system success.
• Utilize standard commercial best practices and industry tools to cost-effectively conduct reliability analyses and assessments.

Basic Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience
• Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience
• PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 1+ year(s) of engineering experience
• Understanding of how to perform and assess various reliability predictions
• Familiarity with modeling/simulation software tools used for Reliability analysis
• Familiarity with understanding and interpreting electrical schematics/drawings, functional block diagrams, and ability to accurately create reliability block diagrams
• Experienced in performing and documenting a Unit or System level Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) based on standard commercial best-practices,
• Experienced in performing and documenting piece-part/component failure rate estimation using best available data (e.g, handbook method(s), life test based, etc.)
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 4

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience
• Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience
• PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience
• Understanding of how to perform and assess various reliability predictions
• Familiarity with modeling/simulation software tools used for Reliability analysis
• Familiarity with understanding and interpreting electrical schematics/drawings, functional block diagrams, and ability to accurately create reliability block diagrams
• Experienced in performing and documenting a Unit or System level Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) based on standard commercial best-practices,
• Experienced in performing and documenting piece-part/component failure rate estimation using best available data (e.g, handbook method(s), life test based, etc.)
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design
• Ability to combine hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware, and systems
• Availability modeling and analysis experience or exposure
• Experience performing a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and failure rate estimation
• PM&P and Electronics Design experience or exposure
• Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

Benefits and Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Salary Ranges

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Overview

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.