Reliability Engineer

Qualis LLC is seeking a Reliability Engineer in support of our government customer at Hill AFB, UT.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluates requirements for USAF Major System Acquisition.

• Recommends design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.

• Analyzes data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend, and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.

• Guides CTF Verification & Validation efforts during DT&E to support operational test agency accreditation of system models.

• Applies technical knowledge to integrate test and modeling products and support weapon system evaluation related to RAM.

• Leads and mentors junior team members as assigned.

• Supports periodic reviews of integrated test results and test plan status. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs)as appropriate.

• Provides technical support and advocates integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.

• Serves as a test team participant in the development of documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP),Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a reliability, availability, and maintainability engineering role.

• Experience with reliability modeling and analysis tools, such as reliability software (e.g., Reliasoft, Isograph), Monte Carlo simulations, and statistical analysis.

• Experience authoring, designing, and executing Design of Experiments (DoE) cases.

• Experience with reliability prediction, trend identification, and data analysis including data mining, data visualization, and statistical analysis.

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), ReliabilityBlock Diagrams (RBDs), Weibull Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Must possess a strong understanding of different maintenance philosophies (e.g., predictive, corrective, and preventative maintenance).

• Familiarity with maintainability engineering principles, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and optimization.

• Skillful in extracting meaningful insights from data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.

• Fluency with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies, and the ability to apply DoE principles to multiple analytical contexts.

• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential failure points, and assess risks.
• Systematic approach to investigate failures, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of availability engineering principles, including availability modeling, analysis, and optimization.
• Understanding of system design, development, and testing principles, including system architecture, system integration, and system validation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and MIL-STD-2173.
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize risks based on likelihood and severity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, development, testing, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering is desired.
• Experience with reliability, availability, and maintainability engineering related to ICBMs is preferred.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), or other maintenance strategies may be beneficial.
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as:

• SolidWorks
• Autodesk Inventor
• CATIA
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired but not required.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools, such as:

• Excel
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Python
• MATLAB
• R
• JMP

• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify