Senior System Reliability Analysis Engineer
Senior System Reliability Analysis Engineer
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Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The High Availability Architecture Group within the Systems Engineering directorate is seeking a Reliability Engineer to guide and facilitate concept development mission-system analysis and requirement derivation verification & certification; of complex strategic deterrence missile defense hypersonic space precision guided munition autonomous air/sea vehicle and biotechnology systems.This handpicked candidate must possess a unified Reliability System Safety Survivability and Nuclear Weapon Safety Surety (NWSS) expertise that can expand Drapers insight to address faults hazards errors and failures which remain prevalent throughout critical enterprises infrastructure systems and operations.
A successful candidate will be equipped to propose modern solutions embedded with reliability and safety awareness that adhere to FOD MIL-STD-882 Navy NASA FAA and other DoD standards to proactively mitigate unacceptable loss and unrecoverable downtime throughout their lifecycle. The multidisciplinary proficiencies supporting this initiative are Reliability Concepts & Design Principles Mission Assurance & System Safety Resilient System Architecture System Reliability Optimization.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conducting Reliability Analyses that inform one another across the Systems Engineering lifecycle including STPA Physics of Failure Analyses (FTA Fishbone Generation FMMEA/FMECAs Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Accelerated Life Testing (ALT))
Maturing system reliability optimization tools that leverage probability Bayesian theory and common distributions (exponential normal binomial Poisson etc.) for optimization estimations and predictions.
On-time delivery and maturation of reliability work packages such as: Physics of Failure Analysis Traceability Lifecycle Profile Models Reliability Requirements Reliability Allocations Failure Rate Predictions Service Life Evaluations Availability and Maintainability Evaluations
Socializing and demystifying Reliability System Safety Nuclear Weapon Safety Surety and Part Survivability best practices and techniques to internal cross-disciplinary stakeholders such as: System Architecture Avionics Software Hardware design teams
Advocating for Reliability Availability & Maintainability (RAM) best practices to internal and external stakeholders & customers to maintain a healthy reliability culture
Assessing technical data packages for compliance with Reliability processes and strategies
Quick turn application of critical thinking for problem framing analyzing and synthesizing complex problems qualitatively and quantitatively
Documenting insights findings lessons learned and maintaining a knowledge base of contributions within Drapers collaborative Digital Engineering tool suite
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Performs analysis approaches for a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design integration testing and operation.
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction contribute to task planning and test development propose ways forward and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams (fewer than five people). Seeks to align team towards program goals and builds trust within the team.
Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges.
Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.
Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful constructive feedback.
Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners.
Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent mathematical skills.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains with ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new domains.
Identify and develop relevant modeling and analysis techniques and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models.
Ability to present results that support system-level analysis performance trade-offs and decision-making is critical thus communications and interpersonal skills are highly valued in this role.
The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers engineers managers and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines.
Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities.
Education
Bachelors degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or other relevant Engineering field. Masters degree preferred.
Experience
Requires 5-7 years experience in systems analysis or related.
Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools.
Additional Job Description:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency applying System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) to industry challenge problems
- Proficiency modeling Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and Reliability Math Models
- Familiarity with Windchill and Weibull analyses Monte Carlo simulation and their relationships to STPA
- An astute understanding of Software Safety & Reliability and the application of the DoD Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) for flight software qualification and certification
- Experience documenting compliance towards parent specifications and standards (i.e.: MIL-STD-882 JSSSEH FOD Policy NWSS Safety Critical Functions Range Safety FAA SPV1.0 NASA System Safety Handbook and ISO 14620-1:2018 Space Systems Safety Requirements)
- Proficiency in requirement derivation definition and analysis for reliability characterization and data collection needs
- Experience integrating risk mitigation and incident response failure review and corrective action within the Systems Engineering process.
- Experience drafting innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government securityGovernment security clearance which requires proof of US citizenship.
Current in-scope Secret security clearance is required Top Secret preferred.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$82300.00 - $205750.00Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
