Systems Engineer - Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety

L3Harris Technologies; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation in Yorba Linda, CA seeks a Systems Engineer specializing in RAMS to lead reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety analyses. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure RAMS compliance and drive design improvements.

The ideal candidate has RAMS expertise, MBSE familiarity, and strong communication skills for customer reviews and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• RAMS theory and analysis knowledge required.
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum experience as stated.

Responsibilities

• Perform RAMS analysis on projects, products, or systems.
• Review reliability and maintainability analysis documents.
• Develop RAMS plans and reports.
• Create RAMS diagrams and MTBF/MTTR predictions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software teams during reviews.
• Present during customer design reviews.

Skills

RAMS analysis

RAMS methodology

MTBF predictions

MTTR predictions

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

MBSE

GIDEP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Spec, Systems Engineer – Reliability & Safety Engineer

Job Code: 38121

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer with experience in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS). The ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, possess technical knowledge of RAMS theory and analysis, and be comfortable coordinating with cross‑functional team members.

Essential Functions

• Perform RAMS analysis on projects, products, or systems.
• Review reliability and maintainability analysis documents.
• Provide necessary RAMS input to help improve product or system.
• Develop Reliability Block Diagrams and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) predictions.
• Develop MTTR and Availability predictions.
• Develop RAMS Plans and Reports.
• Ensure correct estimations of RAMS activities.
• Perform Safety Hazard Analysis and Assessment.
• Develop Safety Assessment Reports that include hazard analysis and mitigations.
• Evaluate design changes to assess impacts.
• Perform root cause analysis and other technical investigations.
• Contribute and present during customer design reviews.
• Collaborate with the other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure proper coordination of project, product, and system aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior experience, or 2 year post‑secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience, or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior RAMS experience is required.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the DOORS requirements management software.
• Familiarity with the Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical design documentation.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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