Specialist, Reliability Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Malabar, FL seeks a Specialist, Reliability Engineer to support Space and Airborne Systems. You will conduct failure analysis, FRACAS reporting, and RCCA investigations, with data trending to improve reliability across programs.

Ideal candidates have avionics manufacturing exposure, FRACAS tools proficiency, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance. A Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or an equivalent mix of education and work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) with 4+ years of relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Support FRACAS processes and FRB/RCCA investigations.
• Perform failure analysis and trend reliability data.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and other groups to resolve issues.
• Interpret and present findings to varied audiences.

Skills

FRACAS

Failure analysis

RCCA

Statistical trend analysis

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FRACAS systems

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Reliability Engineer

Job Code: 40974

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

Reliability Engineer supporting various programs within Space and Airborne Systems. Typical tasks include failure analysis, trending, Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS) and Sustainment Activities.

Essential Functions

• Strong knowledge of FRACAS systems and proven experience generating FRACAS reports
• Avionics manufacturing or other high‑reliability manufacturing experience is required.
• Familiarity with Avionics PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), fiber optic and mechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Skilled in failure analysis and problem‑solving methods and the tools needed in solving wide ranging and diverse failure issues (electrical, mechanical, material, component, test) and determining their reliability‑related impacts.
• Root Cause, Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Work with Production, Engineering and other functional groups in resolving production, product and/or supplier related problems.
• Ability to interpret, condense, and present findings to audiences with variable skill sets and experience levels
• Ability to think abstractly and analytically to provide in‑depth analysis and recommendations to internal customers, teammates, and external constituencies
• Monitor production test results and perform statistical trend analysis on failed items
• Lead Failure Review Boards (FRB) and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation
• Experience collaborating in a team environment on multiple concurrent projects with overlapping competing deadlines
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in production tests including Environment Stress Screening (ESS) and troubleshooting temperature related failures is a plus.
• Experience in Production build processes and associated workmanship standards
• Proven proficiency to prioritize tasks and organize a workload to ensure most important issues are addressed first
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Aerospace or Defense/Government program experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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