Reliability Sciences Manager

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an outstanding first-line Reliability Sciences discipline supervisor for a technical engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintainability Engineering including Built-In Test design and evaluation, Product Safety Engineering, and Failure Investigation/Corrective Action.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Reliability Sciences (Reliability, Maintainability, Safety, Built-in-Test/Testability) engineering team in executing assignments and responsibilities.
• Engage with team under his/her purview to ensure successful project execution and delivery of quality work products that meet the expectations of the programs.
• Develop MBE/Modeling processes and tools that provide greater capability and efficiency for providing reliability solutions to the various BAE Systems' customers.
• Pursue improvement initiatives including AI applications to achieve increased effectiveness and efficiencies in Reliability Sciences tools and processes.
• Manage staff workload and fulfill staffing requirements to support program and initiative needs.
• Acquire, develop, and grow Reliability Sciences engineering staff with the skills and capabilities to meet the demands of projects through hiring, staff development/training, mentoring, and personal growth opportunities.
• Support projects throughout the product life cycle, including bid and proposal, design and development, production, and sustainment.
• Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Engineering Leadership, Operations, and Business Area leadership in executing responsibilities.
• Participate in planning and coordination efforts associated with department expenses and capital needs.
• Participate in proposal activities by preparing proposal inputs including cost and time phasing of tasks and capture of risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in engineering development and sustainment in support of DoW military electronics/avionics equipment.
• Strong technical leadership, effective team player, and solid individual contributor with sound technical fundamentals.
• Proven team leader with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully established strong working relationships across company’s technical and non-technical functions.
• Motivated self-starter, creative problem solver with proven experience executing in diverse multi-disciplinary teams and driving positive design influence.
• Experience in developing Reliability and Safety Programs and ensuring compliance to Statement of Work and Specification requirements.
• Proven experience in the development of MBE/Modeling tools for reliability analysis solutions.
• Experience in the following: Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACAS) and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations, Develops Proposal inputs including cost, time phasing, technical writings.

Qualifications

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Master’s degree in engineering and 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience within the Reliability Sciences disciplines.
• Current DoW Secret clearance or Higher.
• Experience working with defense products which are based on advanced electronics technology.
• Collaboration: Love working with a team and receiving input from others.
• Creativity: Love finding new and creative ways to solve problems.
• Communication: Concisely explain complex subjects (in person, emails, reports).
• Knowledge and/or experience with the principles of electrical and mechanical design.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with/awareness of Reliability and Maintainability analysis and reliability growth software tools (ex: Windchill PTC WRR, ReliaSoft, Relyence) commonly used in the industry.
• Experience leading Design Failure Modes Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques in support of program cost and schedule monitoring and control.

Skills

Skills:

• Technical leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Reliability Sciences disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Employee recognition program and other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.