Sr. Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer

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Job Title:

Sr. Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer

Job Code: 29966

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule:

9/80- employee works 9 out of 14 days equaling 80 hours worked- and has every other Friday off

Job Description:

FRACAS Systems Sr. Specialist Engineer to be responsible for evaluating and improving the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems (wideband, narrow band and/or SATCOM). This position is for a Sr. Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer to be primarily responsible for development, support and management of the FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System) process for specific communications products. This will primarily focus on identifying failure trends in a complex electronic, low volume environment working towards improved reliability of our products.

Essential Functions:

• Systems Engineer will perform FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System), root cause analysis, investigation, and making recommendations for design improvements based on analysis
• Direct and oversee investigations and determines root cause of failure on various design, production and reported field failures of communication Systems and components
• Makes recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB)
• Determines resolution of communication system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program
• Coordinates efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality departments
• Work in a multi-disciplined engineering development environment and will be required to manage time and resources to support multiple concurrent programs
• Reviews fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems. Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned areas
• Maintains FRACAS database, monitors status, tracks open FRACAS investigations, and generates reports for management and customers
• Develops, delivers, and presents technical data to management and customer reviews
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, as required
• Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Preferred Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program is desired
• Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis is desired.
• Understanding engineering architecture and design concepts along with basic understanding of engineering practices and procedures
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems including data link and mechanical systems is desired
• Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual) Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines Understanding in coordination of project(s) and efforts of technical support personnel
• A strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL is a plus
• Ability to productively contribute work, ideas and collaboration as part of a team
• Applicants with experience performing Reliability and FRACAS specific analysis and activities is a plus
• Applicants must be self-motivated and able to manage and complete their projects within budget and schedule restraints
• Experience developing, deploying, or administering FRACAS tools or databases.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools to identify reliability trends and track corrective action performance.
• Understanding manufacturing and test processes for electronic systems to connect production data with field reliability trends.
• Knowledge of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and supplier quality collaboration for root cause resolution.
• Experience preparing and presenting reliability or failure analysis metrics to senior leadership or customers.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams through the FRACAS and Failure Review Board (FRB) process.
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