Systems Engineer - Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 92,500 - 171,500; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) for the Yorba Linda, CA area. The role focuses on RAMS analysis, safety assessments, and cross-functional coordination across disciplines to ensure mission-ready systems.

The ideal candidate will have RAMS proficiency, DOE RS and MBSE exposure, and the ability to develop RAMS Plans, MTBF/MTTR predictions, and safety hazard analyses while coordinating with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with RAMS experience.
• Active US Security Clearance required.
• RAMS experience across RAMS analysis, planning, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform RAMS analysis on projects, products, or systems.
• Review RAMS analysis documents and provide input for improvement.
• Develop RAMS Plans and RAMS Reports.
• Develop MTBF and MTTR predictions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams; coordinate RAMS activities.

Skills

RAMS analysis

MTBF

MTTR

RAMS plans

Safety analysis

Hazard mitigation

Root cause

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Security clearance

Tools

DOORS

MBSE

GIDEP

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, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas 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.

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