Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Reliability Engineer.  Highly qualified candidates will have additional experience with model-based systems engineering and/or software development (to include software reliability).  As a mid-level member of the team, you will assist OUSD(R&E) advance the practice of R&M engineering focused on sustainment of reliable and maintainable weapon systems. You will regularly work with the R&M community of practice and DoD senior executives.  You will review OUSD(R&E) modernization priorities and related technologies, legislation, policies, procedures, practices, guidance, standards, handbooks, tools, DoD workforce skills and training, in coordination with OUSD(R&E) organizations, DoD Components, other federal agencies, and academic and industry partners.  This position is located in Alexandria, VA.

SAIC supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) customers as they lead, cultivate, and develop innovative solutions to address common concerns of reliable and maintainable weapon systems (https://ac.cto.mil/rme/). SAIC also provides technical expertise to improve the state-of-practice to pursue crosscutting issues across the acquisition community and within the systems engineering enterprise. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as government Director’s lead to prepare, coordinate, collaborate, and participate in DMAG (Deputy Management Action Group) Focused Sustainment initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development and implementation of the R&M Body of Knowledge and related workforce training courses
• Support annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) by preparing workshops, briefing and supporting the OUSD(R&E) participation in RAMS.
• Support instantiation of Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML into R&M Engineering activities.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives (AoA) to support the recommendation of approaches, tools, and technologies for development of new analytics, including data- and event-driven analytics supporting R&M engineering
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to support requirements definition, integration, and deployment of newly developed capabilities
• Prepare presentations and other materials to support project functions. Draft correspondence, reports, white papers, minutes, spreadsheets, communications products, briefs, and other documentation

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years' experience; Masters and twelve (12) years' experience
• Degree in Engineering, Science or technical discipline that is relevant to engineering

Required Clearance:

• Secret clearance required; Ability to obtain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment
• US citizenship required

Required Skills:

• Experience in defense weapon systems
• Experience with government or academia in a R&M Engineering discipline 
• Experience identifying and addressing DoD acquisition risks, issues or opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in planning, briefing and coordinating senior-level technical reviews, panels, or similar meetings with diverse participants
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to convey complex ideas and theories to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work both independently and with a team to execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of DODI 5000.02 and JCIDS process
• Experience supporting US Federal Government agencies and processes
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools (i.e., SySML tools), OMG-Certified SysML Professional (OCSMP) is a plus
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., miniTab, R, SPSS)
• Experience or familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework Environment (SAFe)
• Minimum one active professional certification or academic certificate obtained within the last five years, related to the R&M discipline e.g., ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.