Sr. Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer

L3HHCM20 • Salt Lake City, UT

92d

About The Position

FRACAS Systems Sr. Specialist Engineer to be responsible for evaluating and improving the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems (wideband, narrowband and/or SATCOM). This position is for a Sr. Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer to be primarily responsible for development, support and management of the FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System) process for specific communications products. This will primarily focus on identifying failure trends in a complex electronic, low volume environment working towards improved reliability of our products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program is desired.
• Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis is desired.
• Understanding engineering architecture and design concepts along with basic understanding of engineering practices and procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems including data link and mechanical systems is desired.
• Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual).
• Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Understanding in coordination of project(s) and efforts of technical support personnel.
• A strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to productively contribute work, ideas and collaboration as part of a team.
• Applicants with experience performing Reliability and FRACAS specific analysis and activities is a plus.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and able to manage and complete their projects within budget and schedule restraints.
• Experience developing, deploying, or administering FRACAS tools or databases.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools to identify reliability trends and track corrective action performance.
• Understanding manufacturing and test processes for electronic systems to connect production data with field reliability trends.
• Knowledge of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and supplier quality collaboration for root cause resolution.
• Experience preparing and presenting reliability or failure analysis metrics to senior leadership or customers.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams through the FRACAS and Failure Review Board (FRB) process.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System), root cause analysis, investigation, and make recommendations for design improvements based on analysis.
• Direct and oversee investigations and determine root cause of failure on various design, production and reported field failures of communication Systems and components.
• Make recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB).
• Determine resolution of communication 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.
• Work in a multi-disciplined engineering development environment and manage time and resources to support multiple concurrent programs.
• Review fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned areas.
• Maintain FRACAS database, monitor status, track open FRACAS investigations, and generate reports for management and customers.
• Develop, deliver, and present technical data to management and customer reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees