RAM Lead Engineer
Core
Own reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) for a fleet of maritime autonomous vehicles, driving design changes to close gaps between requirements and performance.
Role type
Senior RAM Lead Engineer (Maritime Autonomous Vehicles)
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicle fleet (AUVs) and support systems for the U.S. Navy
Domain
Defense / Maritime Autonomous Vehicles / Hardware Reliability
Required skills
Reliability engineering, FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, Weibull analysis, Predictive reliability modeling, Qualification test planning, Root cause failure analysis, Design for reliability/maintainability, RAM requirements definition, FRACAS management, Level of Repair Analysis, Spares provisioning, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Safety-critical hardware/software systems, MIL-STD-810/217/461/516C/1629 familiarity, Design Review (PDR/CDR/MRR) expertise
Technologies
MIL-HDBK-217Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-1629, Anduril Lattice OS
Responsibilities
Lead FMECA and fault tree analysis efforts; Perform predictive reliability analysis (MTTF/MTBF, probability of loss); Develop and execute qualification and validation test plans; Lead failure investigations and drive CAPA to closure; Define RAM requirements and maintainability models; Establish FRACAS data pipelines; Mentor engineers across the RAM discipline
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
