Sr FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer - Mobility

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Sr FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer for the KC-46 program at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. The role focuses on Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering, with emphasis on FAA processes and aircraft sustainment for DoD programs.

The engineer will coordinate data analysis, review FRACAS, and support deficiency resolution, with responsibilities across airworthiness and system integrity.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years in DoD programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) processes for the KC-46 program.
• Apply FAA maintenance reliability processes to optimize maintenance and sustainment.
• Coordinate with CASS Data Analysts to validate maintenance data for task escalation.
• Review FRACAS and reliability reports; analyze field failure data and support deficiency resolution.
• Support airworthiness, OSS&E, system integrity, and R&M verification across milestones.
• Evaluate FAA bulletins, ECPs, CCPs, and modification proposals for operational impact.
• Perform engineering studies, risk assessments, and program reviews to improve reliability and safety.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

R&M engineering

FRACAS

CASS/G081 data

DoD experience

Air Force engineering

Education

Advanced degree (MA/MS)

Job description

Sr FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer - Mobility

Job Category: Engineer

Requisition Number: SENIO004917

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Dayton, OH 45433, USA

Description

ARS is seeking a FAA Reliability and Maintainability Engineer at Wright-Patterson AFB. The candidate will provideReliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering support for the KC-46 program, with emphasis on FAA maintenance reliability processes and aircraft sustainment. Coordinate with CASS Data Analysts to identify and validate maintenance data supporting task escalation and de-escalation, review FRACAS and reliability reports, analyze field failure data using G081, and support the classification and resolution of deficiency reports. Assist in developing and maintaining R&M processes aligned with program acquisition, sustainment, IMP/IMS milestones, airworthiness, OSS&E, and other applicable Air Force engineering requirements. Support technical evaluations of FAA bulletins, ECPs, modification proposals, operational and support issues, system reliability, maintainability, safety, and readiness.

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

• Support development and execution of Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) processes for the KC-46 program, ensuring requirements are integrated throughout acquisition and sustainment activities.
• Apply FAA maintenance reliability processes and procedures to optimize aircraft maintenance, reliability, and sustainment.
• Coordinate with CASS Data Analysts to identify and validate maintenance data supporting maintenance task escalation and de-escalation.
• Review FRACAS and reliability reports, analyze field failure data using G081, and support Deficiency Report (DR) classification and resolution.
• Support airworthiness, OSS&E, MECSIP, system integrity, and R&M verification activities throughout applicable program milestones.
• Evaluate FAA bulletins, ECPs, CCPs, modification proposals, DMSMS issues, and other engineering recommendations for operational and support impacts.
• Perform and support technical evaluations, engineering studies, risk assessments, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program reviews to improve aircraft reliability, maintainability, safety, and readiness.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements

• Must be US Citizen
• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 12+ years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 5+ years in DoD; OR Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with 15+ years of experience in program management, including 5+ years in DoD
• Possess Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of FAA maintenance reliability processes and procedures supporting aircraft maintenance program optimization.
• Experience with Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering for aircraft or complex weapon systems, including FRACAS, reliability reporting, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of aircraft airworthiness, OSS&E, system integrity, and sustainment engineering principles and processes.
• Familiarity with CASS and/or G081 maintenance data is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of DoD and U.S. Air Force engineering, acquisition, and sustainment processes.

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