Failure Analysis Engineer

BAE Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

22h•$96,623 - $164,259•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Failure Analyst for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business location in Fort Wayne, IN. Being a trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also develops and produces highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. As a member of BAE Systems’ team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and matter to our customers. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility and remote. Some light travel may be required (10%).

Requirements

Must demonstrate a well-developed problem solving and root cause analysis approach.
Familiar with electrical and mechanical failure modes and materials
Establish and maintain effective relationship with stakeholders from design, suppliers, operations, and end-use customers, to achieve the optimal implementation of corrective actions based on root cause findings
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws.
Must have excellent communication skills in writing details technical reports, as well as verbal technical discussions with design, operations, suppliers, customers, and all levels of management.
Demonstrated proficient computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documentation.
Ability to operate independently while balancing multiple tasks and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Real-time x-ray radiography
Chemical de-processing using acids and materials specific solvents
Manual de-processing and cross sectioning
Scanning electron microscopy
General electrical test equipment (e.g. power suppliers, meters, curve tracers)
Macro/micro photography using high-resolution stereo microscopes and related software
Experience in performing root-cause component failure analyses on electrical, mechanical and mechatronic components and assemblies used in avionics applications (e.g. resistors, capacitors, inductors, semiconductors, microcircuits, relays, switches, printed circuit boards, solder interconnects, etc.)
Familiarity with FTIR and CSAM analysis
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a small team to resolve open ended problems
Ability to coach and mentor others in the organization
Working knowledge of reliability engineering principals including design of experiments, accelerated life testing, Weibull analysis, normal population distribution
Working knowledge of physical metallurgy as it relates to failure mechanism identification

Responsibilities

Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis of components and assemblies used in avionics controls
Develop and execute root cause analysis plans following standard RC/CA processes.
Interface / collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal functions to maximize efficiencies and performance throughout the product lifecycle
Generate Root Cause results documentation – Failure Analysis Reports, etc.
Recommend corrective actions and recurrence mitigation strategies.