Software Reliability Engineer- Contract

AM General LLC•Auburn Hills, MI

23h

About The Position

AM General develops specialized ground vehicle systems for the U.S. Armed Services and allied forces. The Software Reliability Engineer develops and facilitates reliability analyses and supports design, development, integration, and testing of vehicle systems and components. The position works with cross-functional teams to identify failure causes, corrective actions, reliability improvements, and maintenance cost savings. It also prepares and maintains reliability documentation, reports, risk records, and materials for program and customer reviews. The role supports test engineering assignments, including collecting and reducing test data, preparing test reports, and managing returned test components and instrumentation records. Work takes place between an office and a manufacturing plant, with exposure to varying and potentially difficult conditions. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Development, Software Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited program; the posting also describes a master’s in Software Engineering as preferred.
3–5 years of experience in Reliability and Test in the military industry.
More than 5 years of experience in total vehicle or component design and testing.
Good verbal and written communication skills, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Familiarity with reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, MR, and Ao.
Familiarity and experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and ICDs.
Ability to derive system and subsystem/component-level requirements.
Familiarity with TeamTrack applications PIM and DTS, including TeamCenter Vis Mock-up.
Experience with the VDLS government system, including TIRs and test data.
Ability to acquire test data using different acquisition systems, including DEWESoft, Campbell, and B&K Noise Acquisition System.
Ability to use test equipment such as ScopeCorder, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
Experience creating and applying strain gauges to vehicles or components.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, results-oriented, and able to plan and schedule.
Must be able to qualify for or possess a U.S. Government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Software Engineering.
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, SharePoint, and TeamCenter.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate component, subsystem, and system Software FMEA, FMECA, DRBFM, RCM, and FTA analyses with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine root causes and corrective actions for design and reliability deficiencies through design development, integration, and testing; incorporate observed failure modes into Software FACARs, FMEAs, and FMECAs.
Review, track, and respond to Test Incident Reports (TIRs) and Failure Corrective Action Reports (FACARs) for assigned subsystems.
Work with Product Teams, IPTs, and System and Maintenance Engineers to identify opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
Develop and update RAM documentation, including DFR, FMEA/FMECA, RCM analyses, and TIRs/FACARs; prepare packages for Assessment and Scoring Conferences.
Prepare materials for management, customers, and/or IPT meetings concerning product reliability issues.
Support risk management by identifying, documenting, tracking, and managing risks.
Prepare for and participate in program/customer Failure Prevention Review Boards (FPRBs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and IPT meetings; report status and metrics.
Assist with failed test components and subsystems in the RAM returned material area, including receiving, tagging, tracking, and routing parts to product engineering, suppliers, or external test labs.
Review Reliability Contractual Data Requirements and Deliverables.
Support other systems engineering teams, including Requirements, Systems Architecture, M&S/FEA, and Test Engineering, when possible.
Create, author, and publish accurate test reports for internal and external customers with little to no assistance.
Independently support and lead Test Engineering assignments, including instrumenting, acquiring, and reducing test data; may lead a small team on a project assignment.
Manage and maintain the GAGETrak instrumentation database, ensure test equipment is calibrated, and notify the Test Manager 1–2 months before recalibration is due.
Perform other duties and special tasks as assigned.