In this Built In Test ( BIT ) / Reliability Engineer opportunity you will make impacts on the following ways;
Work with a cross-functional team to develop BIT and test automation strategies and methodologies.
Apply your engineering skills and education to investigate, analyze, and evaluate system designs for proper testability.
Ensure the BIT design is adequate to meet customer requirements for fault detection and fault isolation.
Develop Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts including activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc. that represent the BIT design.
Influence product development by supporting the design team to establish BIT functions, test interface requirements and diagnostic features.
Supports BIT integration activities by testing or overseeing the testing of BIT features, investigating results, and implementing corrective actions to the BIT design.
Participates in designing algorithms that predict the remaining useful life of the system (prognostics)
Plans and conducts formal BIT Demonstration activities by defining the representative fault list from the testability study, defining the fault insertion methods, performing dry-runs to test the fault insertion methods and modifying BIT software and diagnostic rules based on results of testing.
Presents BIT design and analysis at internal and customer design reviews.
Provide BIT technical support to SW Engineering during SW implementation, Production during ATP, and Field Service Engineers during platform integration.
Perform root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions. Initiates, justifies, and implements BIT-related enhancements needed for improved demonstrated reliability and fault detection, increased production capacity, improved test yields, reduced cycle time, and optimized depot diagnostics.
May perform Design-for Reliability and Maintainability including reliability and maintainability modeling and analysis and assessments requiring the full use and wide application of engineering theories, concepts and precedents.
May perform failure trend analysis, failure investigation and root cause analysis. Chair the Failure Review Board activities.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical, Computer or Software and 4 or more years of relative experience to the role
Ability to obtain a US government Secret Clearance
Familiar or experienced in developing self-test capabilities for products and systems
Awareness or expertise in Fault Tolerant Architecture & Dependability Modeling
Experience in low-level Hardware-Software Integration & Firmware
Familiar with developing or testing systems in harsh environments and per rigorous military standards
Experience in technical documentation, and report generation
Ability to interpret hardware schematics and basic coding concepts
Analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast pace environment
Desire for continuous learning and skills development
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering
Testability / Built-In Test (BIT) Analysis
Circuit Analysis
Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECAs)
Experience with requirements development
Experience with System Integration
Experience with MBSE (Magic Draw, SysML)
Active Secret Clearance
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
