Vertex Inc
Principal Obsolescence Engineer
Vertex Inc, Indianapolis, IN
V2X Engineering Solutions is seeking a Principal Obsolescence Engineer to join our Whole Life Systems Engineering section in Indianapolis, IN. The Principal Obsolescence Engineer will support the maintenance and repair of returned LRUs. The Principal Obsolescence Engineer will be responsible performing obsolescence analysis and monitoring the status of returned LRUs. This includes tracking all relevant components. In addition, the Principal Obsolescence Engineer will perform life cycle analysis on returned LRUs to determine and recommend optimal spares, lifetime buys, replacement options and re-use of un-repairable LRU components by using a data driven approach to maintain the customers fielded inventory. In this effort, the Principal Obsolescence Engineer will help identify the best path to repair. The Principal Obsolescence Engineer will track our inventory components and parts on hand. The Principal Obsolescence Engineer interfaces with the other parts of the organization including other engineering disciplines, program management and manufacturing and operations to ensure the successful repair of parts and their return to the field.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
As a member of the Engineering Team, expect a dynamic and demanding environment that values discipline, adherence to processes, and adding value to our customers through our respective disciplines. This position serves as a member of the V2X Engineering Team and may support other programs within a matrix management assignment as directed.
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Education Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
As a member of the Engineering Team, expect a dynamic and demanding environment that values discipline, adherence to processes, and adding value to our customers through our respective disciplines. This position serves as a member of the V2X Engineering Team and may support other programs within a matrix management assignment as directed.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Experience and/or ability to perform Parts Obsolescence management including DMSMS analysis in accordance with DoD SD-22
- Experience analyzing technical data and reports to develop life cycle management recommendations and reports supporting sustainment and maintenance of products
- Exposure to reliability modeling and prediction in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-690, MIL-STD-765, ANSI-GEIA-STD-009, or equivalent industry standards or practices.
Desired Skills:
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills • Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Experience with product design.
- Knowledge and familiarity of MIL-HDBK-338, MIL-STD-1543, MIL-STD-189, MIL-STD-781, MIL-STD-785 or equivalent industry practices.
- Experience in multiple Systems Specialty areas such as Reliability, Safety, Human Factors, etc.
- Experience with DOORS and Cameo
- Ability to produce DoD required analysis, such as:
- Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) o Reliability Modeling and Predictions
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Analysis
- Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
- Supportability Analysis (SA)
- Technical Manual Development
- Training Material Development
- Experience with requirements development, hardware and software development and verification.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree.
- Note: A Master's degree in Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree may be counted as the equivalent of 2 years of engineering experience.