Lead, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Lead Systems Engineer will serve as a FRACAS Systems Lead Engineer, evaluating and improving the reliability of Department of Defense communications systems, including wideband, narrowband, and/or SATCOM systems. The role primarily develops, supports, and manages the Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process for specific communications products, identifying failure trends in a complex, low-volume electronic environment and helping improve product reliability. The engineer leads failure investigations and root-cause analysis across design, production, and field failures; determines resolutions and corrective actions; and recommends design improvements and findings to the Failure Review Board. The role coordinates issue resolution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality, and supports multiple concurrent programs in a multidisciplinary engineering development environment. Additional work includes reviewing troubleshooting procedures, testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems, maintaining the FRACAS database and investigation status, generating reports, and presenting technical data to management and customers. The employee must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
An ABET (EAC/CAC)-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program.
Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis.
Understanding of engineering architecture and design concepts, along with basic engineering practices and procedures.
Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems, including data link and mechanical systems.
Presentation and communication skills, including verbal, written, and visual communication.
Problem-solving skills and ability to meet critical deadlines.
Understanding of coordinating projects and the efforts of technical support personnel.
A strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL.
Ability to contribute work, ideas, and collaboration productively as part of a team.
Experience performing reliability- and FRACAS-specific analysis and activities.
Self-motivation and ability to manage and complete projects within budget and schedule restraints.

Responsibilities

Perform FRACAS, root-cause analysis, failure investigation, and recommend design improvements based on analysis.
Direct investigations and determine root causes for design, production, and reported field failures of communications systems and components.
Make recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB).
Determine resolutions to communications-system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program.
Coordinate efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality departments.
Manage time and resources to support multiple concurrent programs in a multidisciplinary engineering development environment.
Review fault-isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems.
Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned areas.
Maintain the FRACAS database, monitor status, track open investigations, and generate reports for management and customers.
Develop, deliver, and present technical data to management and customer reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.