Specialist, FRACAS Systems Engineer

Job Title: FRACAS Specialist Systems Engineer Job Code: 41149 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. · · 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 #LI-CS3