Systems Engineer 3: Space and Missile Reliability Engineering

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Systems Engineer 3:  Space and Missile Reliability Engineering to join our team in Huntsville, AL.  Must be a systems thinker and engineer to support the design and analysis of Ground-based Midcourse Defense System upgrades and retrofits.The successful candidate is a self-starter with the ability to plan, design, develop, and verify a balanced life-cycle system solution is achieved.  They will be able to perform, lead, and develop teammates, design teams, and sub-tier suppliers.  The selected engineering candidate may also be tasked with performing critical analyses in one or more areas of Systems Engineering such as systems safety, human systems engineering, affordability, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, regulatory, certification, and/or other engineering areas that drive a preferred configuration and ensure mission success.Position Responsibilities:Influences design characteristics in a collaborative environment and assists with the evaluation of customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements. Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.Develops R&M predictions, tracks performance and supports reliability assessments.Interfaces with the customer and management at major design review meetings and technical interface meetings to provide findings and recommendations.Identifies data gaps requiring additional testing, modeling and analysis. Identifies and prioritizes reliability risk drivers requiring resolution/mitigation.Develops service life extension test plans, supports test execution and prepares test reports.   Observes tests at various suppliers and field locations to evaluate factors and provides leadership during corrective action investigations.Monitors failure data generated by product users to assess performance in the field and develop strategies for product improvement.Applies risk assessment methodologies (e.g., hazard seventy, probability or likelihood of occurrence), and tools (e.g. fault tree analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, software safety analysis.)Updates existing Probabilistic Reliability Assessment (PRA) model with emerging flight test data, stockpile reliability program data, ground test data, risks and failure modes, under guidance of lead Systems Engineer.Assists in development and delivery of future phases of the Probabilistic Reliability Assessment (PRA) reliability model.Provides inputs to proposals for submittals to customers. Review subcontractors’ proposals for reliability program and submits evaluation for decision.Acts as a mentor to develop technical skills of fellow teammates.This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is require.Export Control Requirement:This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):           Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited institutionExperience in Reliability Predictions, Modeling, or statistics.Must have experience working with Aircraft or Space VehiclesPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Experience with Probabilistic Reliability Assessment (PRA)Experience with developing Reliability & Maintainability predictionsTypical Education & Experience: Bachelor’s and 5 or more years’ experience, Master’s degree with 3 or more years’ experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Drug Free Workplace:Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. All information provided will be checked and may be verified.Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.Vaccination Requirements:Boeing is implementing new requirements for employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation based on local legislation in several countries including U.S.-based employees. Please refer here for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements, and timelines based on location.Equal Opportunity Employer:Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.