FRACAS Systems Specialist Engineer

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $66.44hr - $71.44hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance is required.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering development environment managing time and resources for multiple concurrent programs.
• Ability to perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to productively contribute work, ideas and collaboration as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to manage and complete projects within budget and schedule restraints.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and improve the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems including wideband, narrowband, and SATCOM.
• Develop, support, and manage the FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System) process for specific communications products.
• Identify failure trends in a complex electronic, low volume environment to improve product reliability.
• Develop advanced communication subsystem hardware/software for multi-domain applications including space, ground, and airborne.
• Perform root cause analysis, investigation, and make recommendations for design improvements based on analysis.
• Direct investigations and determine root cause of failure on various design, production, and reported field failures.
• Make recommendations to the Failure Review Board (Client).
• 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.
• Review fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems.
• Maintain FRACAS database, monitor status, track open investigations, and generate reports for management and customers.
• Prepare and generate detailed repair reports for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and Warranty return units.
• Document findings, root cause analysis, corrective actions taken, and disposition recommendations.
• Develop, deliver, and present technical data to management and customer reviews.

Nice to Have:

• Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program.
• Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases.
• Working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis.
• Understanding of engineering architecture and design concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems including data link and mechanical systems.
• Strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL.
• Experience performing Reliability and FRACAS specific analysis and activities.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4+ years of prior related experience.
• Degree preference in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

Skills:

• FRACAS.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Reliability Engineering.
• Communication Systems.
• SATCOM.
• Troubleshooting.
• Data Mining.
• SQL.
• Business Objects.
• Technical Reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10+ years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Clearance.