Reliability Engineer

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Program Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineer to support aviation system sustainment and performance improvement efforts. This role is critical in ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintainability of aircraft systems, with a focus on predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reliability engineering within the aviation sector, preferably with experience supporting USAF fighter aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and predictive maintenance plans.
• Analyze equipment failures and system downtime to identify root causes and reliability risks.
• Design and execute reliability tests to validate system performance and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to improve equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and increase mission readiness.
• Utilize statistical tools and diagnostic software to analyze performance data and recommend improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, failure analysis documentation, and reliability recommendations for leadership.
• Support the development of repair procedures and test equipment for non-repairable components.
• Maintain reliability databases and track performance metrics across systems and components.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a reliability engineering role within a manufacturing or aviation environment.
• Firm understanding of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Proficiency with reliability analysis tools, statistical software, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry best practices such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within the aviation industry, ideally supporting USAF fighter aircraft.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience
• with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of military aviation standards and sustainment practices

W​hy Join Us?

• This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical aviation programs, working alongside a team of experts dedicated to improving system performance and reliability. You’ll play a key role in shaping maintenance strategies and engineering solutions that directly impact aircraft readiness and safety.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.