Senior Reliability Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Bridgeton, MO

3d • $93,121 - $125,713 • Hybrid

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Reliability Engineer based at its Bridgeton, Missouri facility, with the option to work in person or on a hybrid schedule. The role leads reliability engineering activities for contractual and rapid-prototyping programs in alignment with applicable requirements, government direction, and industry standards. The engineer oversees reliability efforts throughout the program lifecycle and works with cross-functional teams to establish requirements, assess system performance, and drive design improvements. The role also analyzes reliability data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities, reduce program risk, and improve system availability and mission success.

The Senior Reliability Engineer leads reliability planning, analysis, assessment, and documentation for contractual deliverables and government reviews. The position provides technical direction to subcontractors and partners, supports classified and unclassified test events and government program reviews, and coordinates failure analysis and corrective actions. Internally, the role collaborates with Integrated Product Teams, Program Managers, Project Engineers, and the Systems Engineering Manager to incorporate reliability findings into design decisions, manage risks and opportunities, and improve reliability engineering practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, at least five years of reliability engineering experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Travel is approximately 10% to support testing, program reviews, and training. The posted salary range for Illinois is $93,121 to $125,713 per year. Employees may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay where applicable. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, wellness programs, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of reliability engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance; the posting also states that an active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment is required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to manage reliability engineering activities across multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain.
• Ability to lead a technical group independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% to support testing, program reviews, and training activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability planning, analysis, and assessment activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and present reliability analyses and documentation for contractual deliverables and government reviews, including RMMP, applicable FSAR documentation, FMECA, MTBF predictions and assessments, FRACAS records and reports, and FTA.
• Analyze failure data, test results, and reliability performance trends; evaluate progress against requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead a group of engineers on a technical activity and ensure its completion on time and within budget.
• Provide technical direction to subcontractors and partners implementing customer-flowed-down reliability requirements.
• Support classified and unclassified test events and communicate reliability performance, findings, and recommendations to customers and partner organizations.
• Coordinate retrieval of failed components and parts to enable timely failure analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, verify effectiveness, and track actions to closure.
• Support government program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and audits by presenting reliability status, technical analyses, program risks, and corrective-action progress.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to incorporate reliability findings into design decisions and product improvements.
• Work with Program Managers and Project Engineers to identify, assess, and manage reliability-related risks and opportunities.
• Partner with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish and improve reliability engineering processes, methods, and practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development support and programs supporting career growth and skill enhancement.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.
• Potential eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non-exempt employees as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior