Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 2

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability predictions/assessments, de-rating analysis assessment, allocation of reliability requirements, failure rate estimation/assessments, facilitation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), facilitation of critical items identification and documentation of controls/mitigations, and providing support to design reviews and failure investigations.
• Create reliability block diagrams/models that reflect the functions, failure modes, and characteristics of the system/unit being analyzed.
• Work with engineering team to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
• Adapt with probability and statistical tools/principles to recognize and solve problems involving non-standard configurations/definitions of system success.
• Utilize standard commercial best practices and industry tools to cost-effectively conduct reliability analyses and assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline
• Understanding of how to perform various reliability engineering related tasks such as reliability predictions, failure rate estimation, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Familiarity with understanding and interpreting electrical schematics/drawings, functional block diagrams, and ability to accurately create reliability block diagrams
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date OR Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design
• Ability to combine hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware, and systems
• Familiarity with modeling/simulation software tools used for Reliability analysis
• Experience in performing a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience in performing piece-part / component failure rate estimation using an industry handbook method

Skills

• Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules