E01-L03 Reliability Engineer IV

Start Date: Immediate  JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.     The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. 

OVERVIEW  Full-time/Permanent Employee   Location:Hybrid Remote-Boston, MA As a Reliability Engineer IV, you will be responsible for the availability, performance, monitoring, and incident response, among other things, of the cloud platforms and services. Ensure that everything that goes to production complies with a set of general requirements like diagrams, dependencies of other services, monitoring and logging plans, backups and possible high availability setups. Manages uncaught exceptions, hardware degradation, networking problems, high usage of resources, or slow responses that could happen at any time.  Uses metrics such as mean time to recover (MTTR) and mean time to failure (MTTF).  Considered an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate and analyze products, components, materials, and equipment to predict failures and improve reliability

Review product designs, material specifications, and manufacturing processes to assess dependability and recommend improvements

Create prototypes and conduct product tests to gather and analyze reliability data

Interpret test results using statistical distributions and reliability models to recommend design changes

Recommend modifications to product designs, manufacturing processes, and quality controls to enhance reliability

Monitor production equipment diagnostics and review maintenance records to predict and prevent downtime

Document findings, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain product and equipment reliability

Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design and implement process and product improvements

Determine maintenance requirements and schedules for products and equipment

Review subcontractors’ proposals for reliability programs and provide evaluations for decision-making

Assess engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design modifications to improve reliability while meeting cost and performance targets

Observe testing at supplier, plant, or field locations to evaluate reliability factors, including causes of unit failures

Monitor failure data generated by customer usage to determine potential requirements for product improvements

Provide technical support to operational strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

Identify and escalate opportunities for growth within the work area to leadership

Participate in growth initiatives as requested

Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to customer satisfaction

Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)

Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program

Execute all contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience

Recognized as an emerging authority in reliability engineering with expertise in solving complex technical challenges

Ability to develop and implement reliability solutions while exercising significant autonomy in decision-making

Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data, conducting root cause analysis, and optimizing reliability models

Effective problem-solving and leadership skills to drive reliability initiatives and process improvements

Proficiency in reliability modeling, failure mode analysis, and predictive maintenance methodologies

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification 

At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading reliability programs in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar industries

Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and software for reliability modeling and data analysis

Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance techniques, performance testing, and diagnostics tools

Knowledge of industry reliability standards, compliance requirements, and best practices

Background in quality management systems (QMS), Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.