Space Systems Reliability Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Reliability Engineer Level 2 based in Dulles, VA. You will work with design and systems teams to predict reliability, review analyses, and support milestones through the program lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines is essential. The role requires a STEM degree with experience in reliability methods, FMEA/FMECA, and industry standards, plus the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical or STEM with 2 years of related experience or a Master's in the same fields.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/drawings and functional block diagrams.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-STD-1629, SMC-S-013, EEE-INST-002.
• Ability to create reliability block diagrams and fault-tree diagrams.
• Knowledge of FMEA/FMECA processes and requirements.
• Develop technical reliability solutions and use statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with design and systems teams to meet requirements.
• Perform failure-rate predictions using MIL-HDBK-217F or similar standards.
• Review and approve reliability analyses from design teams and vendors.
• Oversee technical assessments and discuss design impact on reliability.
• Support program milestones such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Participate in proposals as a technical contributor and reviewer.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, development, O&M, and management.

Skills

Reliability engineering

FMEA/FMECA

Electrical stress analysis

RBDs/FTA

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Electrical/STEM

Master's in Aerospace/Electrical/STEM

Tools

Windchill Risk and Reliability Solutions

Blocksim (ReliaSoft)

R

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

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.

The Eastern Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Reliability Engineer Level 2 based out of Dulles, VA.

What You'll Get to Do

• Work directly with the design and systems team to meet proposed requirements.
• Perform failure-rate predictions using MIL-HDBK-217F or similar standards based on bill of materials (BOMs), stress analysis, and thermal analysis.
• Review and approve electrical stress analysis, worst-case circuit analysis, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis provided by the design team and vendors.
• Oversee and guide technical assessments and discussions regarding design and impact on reliability.
• Support program-milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR as a Reliability Engineer.
• Support proposals as a technical contributor and reviewer.
• Work closely with systems engineering, development, O&M, and management professionals to ensure that the program lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications For Reliability Engineer

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering, Electrical engineering, or another STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience or a Master's Degree in Aerospace engineering, Electrical engineering, or another STEM discipline.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical schematics/drawings and functional block diagrams.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-STD-1629, SMC-S-013, EEE-INST-002.
• Ability to create reliability block diagrams and fault-tree diagrams.
• Familiarity with the FMEA/FMECA process and requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical stress analysis and worst-case circuit analysis.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
• Adapt to probability and statistical tools/principles to recognize and solve problems involving non-standard configurations/definitions of system success.
• Ability to utilize industry tools to conduct reliability analysis.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance as well as 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 required clearance and program access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional degree or certificate in Reliability engineering
• Familiarity with reliability-modeling tools such as Windchill Risk and Reliability Solutions, Blocksim (ReliaSoft), R, etc.
• Experience reviewing or performing derating analysis and worst-case analysis.
• Familiarity with other industry standards such as NSWC-11, NPRD, FMD, 217plus, etc.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Assessment (RCA) and failure investigation.
• Active U.S. Government clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.

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.

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.

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

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