Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics, motion control and navigation supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial control components.  Our inertial guidance and navigation systems control military and commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, missiles, marine vehicles, satellites, and space instruments.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force.  Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.  For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where you will work directly with experienced engineers and scientists to assist with reliability analysis. Will also be responsible for attending/facilitating capability review meetings and providing MTBUR data for aerospace parts. Will be the central focal point for the reliability function with other disciplines and with customers for the program(s) assigned. Will research and write reliability portions of various technical proposals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with IPT to identify reliability critical items and any non-conformances. Offer design alternatives
• Generate reliability, maintainability and system safety reports for IPT and customer review
• Perform system safety analyses per Mil-Std-882 and SAE ARP4761
• Perform Maintainability analyses per Mil-Std-470
• Review customer reliability, safety and maintainability requirements and provide RMS/C analysis
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments
• Ability to multitask using the appropriate level of priority setting
• Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible
• Thorough knowledge of reliability analysis tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Must have strong technical writing skills and outstanding interpersonal skills

Required Experience

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in similar role within the aerospace industry which must include Reliability, Maintainability and Safety engineering analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Radiation hardening of electronics experience a plus
• De-rating of electronic parts a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., visa sponsorship not available
• Must be able to obtain security clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments
• Ability to multitask using the appropriate level of priority setting
• Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible
• Thorough knowledge of reliability analysis tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Must have strong technical writing skills and outstanding interpersonal skills