Qualis LLC is seeking a Reliability Engineer in support of our government customer at Hill AFB, UT.
Essential Duties:
Evaluates requirements for USAF Major System Acquisition.
Recommends design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.
Analyzes data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend, and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.
Guides CTF Verification & Validation efforts during DT&E to support operational test agency accreditation of system models.
Applies technical knowledge to integrate test and modeling products and support weapon system evaluation related to RAM.
Leads and mentors junior team members as assigned.
Supports periodic reviews of integrated test results and test plan status. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs)as appropriate.
Provides technical support and advocates integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
Serves as a test team participant in the development of documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP),Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a reliability, availability, and maintainability engineering role.
Experience with reliability modeling and analysis tools, such as reliability software (e.g., Reliasoft, Isograph), Monte Carlo simulations, and statistical analysis.
Experience authoring, designing, and executing Design of Experiments (DoE) cases.
Experience with reliability prediction, trend identification, and data analysis including data mining, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), ReliabilityBlock Diagrams (RBDs), Weibull Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Must possess a strong understanding of different maintenance philosophies (e.g., predictive, corrective, and preventative maintenance).
Familiarity with maintainability engineering principles, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and optimization.
Skillful in extracting meaningful insights from data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
Fluency with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies, and the ability to apply DoE principles to multiple analytical contexts.
Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential failure points, and assess risks.
Systematic approach to investigate failures, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Knowledge of availability engineering principles, including availability modeling, analysis, and optimization.
Understanding of system design, development, and testing principles, including system architecture, system integration, and system validation.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and MIL-STD-2173.
Ability to evaluate and prioritize risks based on likelihood and severity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, development, testing, and maintenance teams.
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering is desired.
Experience with reliability, availability, and maintainability engineering related to ICBMs is preferred.
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), or other maintenance strategies may be beneficial.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as:
SolidWorks
Autodesk Inventor
CATIA
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired but not required.
Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools, such as:
Excel
Tableau
Power BI
Python
MATLAB
R
JMP
Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
Benefits
Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify