Reliability and Maintainability Senior Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Owego, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

By bringing together people who use their passion for purposeful innovation, Lockheed Martin keeps people safe and solves the world’s most complex challenges. Our employees—some of the greatest minds in the industry—make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. We prioritize our people, offering diverse career opportunities that propel development, boost agility, and enable a healthy, fulfilling life through flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. We foster innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility, living the motto “Your Mission is Ours.” The position is based in Owego, NY—about 200 mi northwest of NYC and 75 mi south of Syracuse—offering a blend of rolling hills, historic homes, riverside dining, festivals, and proximity to Binghamton and Cornell Universities, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and New York City. Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, committed to advancing technology that protects lives and national security. Our culture embraces innovation, integrity, and responsibility. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Industrial, Systems, Aerospace, or a related STEM field (Master’s preferred).
 ≥ 5 years of experience applying reliability and maintainability principles to aerospace or defense systems.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with reliability analysis methods (FMECA, Weibull, MTBF/MTTR calculations) and related software tools (Windchill Risk and Reliability (WRR) and ReliaSoft))
Strong understanding of MIL STD 1629A, MIL STD 217, and other DoD reliability/maintainability standards.
Familiar with R&M test including Environmental Stress Screen (ESS), Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT), Initial Built in Test (BIT), Life testing, etc.
Demonstrated project leadership experience, including responsibility for schedule, cost, and resource management.
Excellent problem solving skills with a track record of conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Effective communication skills—able to produce clear technical reports and present findings to senior leadership and customers.
Experience working in cross functional teams and coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead R&M projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget to deliver on-time, on budget solutions that meet customer reliability requirements.
Develop and execute reliability and maintainability (R&M) analyses for avionic aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with MIL STD 1629A and MIL STD 217.
Define and implement Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality (FMECA) studies, generating actionable mitigation plans for avionics systems
Conduct reliability growth testing, statistical analysis, and life data modeling to predict system performance over its operational lifecycle.
Implementing Failure Reporting And Corrective Actions Systems (FRACAS) process and interpreting statistical data derived from failure data to determine root cause and corrective actions to eliminate failure modes
Lead root cause investigations of field failures, coordinating cross functional teams to develop corrective and preventive actions.
Establish and maintain maintainability metrics (MTTR, logistic support analysis) to optimize support concepts and reduce downtime.
Influencing the complete life cycle; CONOPs, design, development, verification test, and sustainment based on program requirements by resolving R&M technical issues using analysis, data, industry practices, and academic research
Produce reliability/maintainability documentation, including reliability data packages, technical reports, and compliance records for government customers.
Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure R&M requirements are embedded in contracts and supplier deliverables.
Utilize reliability software tools (Windchill Risk and Reliability (WRR) and ReliaSoft))
Mentor junior engineers and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of high reliability and maintainable design across the organization.
Performing trade studies to optimize R&M performance, and life cycle cost
Allocating and documenting R&M requirements

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with flexible work schedules.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Work on mission‑critical aerospace programs that have real-world impact.
Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and innovation.
Attractive location with a high quality of life—outdoor recreation, cultural events, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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