Reliability Engineer

Position Summary / Objective

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI.

Essential functions

• Develop reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) requirements for new designs
• Develop RM&A approaches for new designs and in-service programs; develop action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliability processes/equipment to maximize reliability and availability
• Carry out analyses of reliability problems and investigate to determine the required reliability approaches
• Carry out detailed reliability studies including RM&A analyses and predictions at component levels
• Develop systems level reliability models
• Develop reliability test and growth programs
• Develop maintainability demonstration programs
• Support failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS) implementation

Required education and experience

• Secret DoD clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
• Five (5) years of engineering experience

Preferred education and experience

• Five (5) years of experience in reliability engineering
• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
• DoD 5000, Active-duty Navy, and / or Navy acquisition experience
• Engineering experience with undersea warfare systems and/or combat systems

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of customer and company leadership
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Strong record of delivering quality analysis products

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment in person on a hybrid basis, with up to 16 hours of telework allowed weekly after an introduction period. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The employee is expected to be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Travel

Able to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation

• Medical, dental and vision insurances
• Flexible spending account
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• 401k / retirement savings plan
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) program

AAP/EEO Statement

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.