Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer

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Job Title: FRACAS Specialist Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45929

Job Location: SLC, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

FRACAS Systems Specialist Engineer to be responsible for evaluating and improving the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems (wideband, narrowband and/or SATCOM).  This position is for a 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

·   Directs 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

·   Prepares and generates detailed repair reports for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and Warranty return units, documenting findings, root cause analysis, corrective actions taken, and disposition recommendations

·  Develops, delivers, and presents technical data to management and customer reviews

·  Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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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

·  Prepares and generates detailed repair reports for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and Warranty return units, documenting findings, root cause analysis, corrective actions taken, and disposition recommendations

·  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

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