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Northrop Grumman
Reliability Engineer / Principal Reliability Engineer
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What they do
A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
$100,394 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems has an opening for a Reliability Engineer or Principal Reliability Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Rolling Meadows, IL and will support the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) product line. A successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and verifying subsystem reliability & maintainability (R&M) performance requirements and ensuring that R&M program requirements are achieved. Responsibilities- Perform reliability predictions in accordance with industry standards.
- Perform reliability and maintainability analysis such as Failure, Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
- Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations in accordance with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) processes.
Success:
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time and multi-task.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to drive projects and processes.
Reliability Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university with 2 years of experience OR Master of Science with 0 years of experience.
- Must have experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Principal Reliability Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university with 5 years of experience; OR Master of Science with 3 years of experience; OR PhD in Science with 1 year of experience.
- Must have experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering discipline.
- Understanding of electrical components, modes of operation, and failure modes.
- Experience in a Reliability and Maintainability Engineering discipline.
- Experience in Aerospace and Defense industry.