Reliability and Maintainability - Engineer

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges. ***JT4 will be** **hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education.*** **JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** JT4 is hiring employee’s entry to senior level Reliability and Maintainability Engineers. As a Reliability and Maintainability Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that systems and products function reliably over time, minimizing the risks of failure and downtime which, contribute to the development and ongoing success of a flight test. R&M engineering activities are essential for programmatic decisions and control functions. The R&M test methods and procedures occur in the diligent management of these methods and procedures to achieve reliable and maintainable systems. Effective management control of the R&M program, use the policies and guidance set forth by the DoW, and are intended to ensure timely performance of the necessary R&M activities to achieve the requirements and the development of adequate data to assess R&M at major milestones. **Job Description:** - Designing and implementing maintenance strategies based on predictive and preventative maintenance data. - Conducting failure analysis and root cause investigations to identify why systems or components failed. - Designing and executing reliability tests to ensure that equipment operates in accordance with its specifications and safety standards. - Collaborating with other engineering and maintenance teams to integrate new technologies and methods that increase reliability and performance. - Using statistical tools and software to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve system reliability and performance. - Preparing reports and documentation to record findings and to make recommendations to senior management. - Monitoring the effectiveness of maintenance interventions and system modifications to ensure achievable improvements in asset reliability. - Applying reliability engineering principles and best practices across various projects and processes. - Maintaining clear communication with suppliers and technical teams to ensure the reliability requirements are met in new designs and upgrades. - Establishing and maintaining a database for tracking performance failures and improvement measures. **Key Responsibilities:** - Reliability Management: Analyze system performance to identify potential failures and implement preventive measures. - Maintainability Oversight: Design and optimize maintenance procedures to ensure systems can be restored quickly and efficiently after breakdowns. - Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Develop and implement maintenance schedules, conduct inspections, and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurring issues. - Failure Analysis: Investigate equipment failures, perform statistical and reliability analyses, and recommend improvements. - Collaboration: Work with operations, maintenance teams, and other engineering disciplines to implement reliability and maintenance strategies. - Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of maintenance activities, reliability metrics, and improvement initiatives. - Safety and Compliance: Ensure all equipment and systems comply with safety regulations and quality standards. **Skills and Qualifications:** - Strong technical knowledge of military aircraft, developmental test and evaluation processes and procedures. - Proficiency in reliability engineering tools, statistical analysis, and failure mode analysis. - Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to addres…