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Reliability Engineer

BAE Systems · Endicott, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$88k–$150k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Endicott, NY. Proposal & Cost Analysis – Review RFPs/RFQs to determine reliability requirements; provide inputs for cost and logistics projections.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Automation
Base pay
$88k–$150k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $106k–$140k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • EHS / safety 36%
  • Root cause 36%
  • PLC 27%
  • ✓ Lean 27%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 27%
  • Team leadership 27%

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Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: BAE Systems in Endicott

2 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found on the reliability team.

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Reliability Program Delivery – Manage the end‑to‑end production of all reliability program analysis documents.
  • ◆Proposal & Cost Analysis – Review RFPs/RFQs to determine reliability requirements; provide inputs for cost and logistics projections.
  • ◆Customer & Vendor Relations – Proactively lead relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure program opportunities and ensure alignment with customer expectations.
  • ◆Logistics & Support Management – Oversee budgets, schedules, and cost‑accounting for supportability and logistics tasks; develop and maintain support and services plans for all supported programs.
  • ◆Design Influence & Logistics Innovation – Lead system‑design discussions focusing on logistics innovations that reduce Life‑Cycle Cost (LCC) and Total Ownership Cost (TOC).
  • ◆Technical Trade‑offs – Develop and review PSA, LPD, LCC, LORA, and support‑system trade‑off analyses; ensure Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) address total logistics impact.
  • ◆Process Improvement – Continuously improve reliability processes, ensuring compliance with ISO‑9001 and emerging standards such as ISO 14224, EN 497, and IEC 61508.
  • ◆Cyber‑Reliability & Functional Safety – Assess reliability impact of cyber‑threats and functional safety concerns; coordinate with cybersecurity teams to embed resilience in design.
  • ◆Data Analytics & Automation – Lead the adoption of Python/R, SQL, Power BI, and automated failure‑mode tools to mine telemetry, build predictive models, and generate real‑time dashboards.
  • ◆Lean Six Sigma & Cost Analysis – Apply DMAIC methodology to root‑cause analyses, reduce MTBF improvements, and lower operational costs.
  • ◆Professional Development – Encourage pursuit of industry certifications (CRE, CRL) and continuous learning in emerging reliability domains.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years in reliability, maintainability, or supportability engineering; 10 years for senior roles.
  • ✓Experience with ISO‑9001, ISO 14224, EN 497, IEC 61508, or similar standards.
  • ✓Proven track record of using statistical tools (Weibull analysis, Pareto charts, MTBF/MTBUR modeling) and advanced Excel or equivalent analytical software.
  • ✓Familiarity with relational databases (Oracle, TOAD, BART, MIDAS) and modern cloud‑based analytics platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • ✓Technical Proficiency – Strong understanding of electronic components, circuits, and interfaces; ability to rapidly learn customer web‑based applications for data mining and reporting.
  • ✓Analytical Thinking – Ability to model failure distributions, conduct (F)MECAs, and leverage machine‑learning algorithms for predictive reliability.
  • ✓Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of producing technical publications, proposals, and presenting data to diverse audiences.
  • ✓Interpersonal – Skilled at coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers; adept at leading cross‑functional teams.
  • ✓Decision Making – Use sound judgment while complying with relevant policies, regulations, and laws.
  • ✓Process Orientation – Strict attention to detail, robust documentation, and commitment to process compliance (ISO‑9001, ISO 14224).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓BSEE +10 years of experience in In-Service Reliability or related engineering disciplines.
  • ✓Advanced degree in Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • ✓Experience applying Lean Six Sigma tools to reliability projects.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to automate reliability analysis workflows using Python/R, Power‑BI, or equivalent tools.
  • ✓Familiarity with ISO 14224 data structures and exchange protocols, and with cyber‑reliability frameworks.
  • ✓Familiarity with Weibul Analysis and ability to model distributions using Weibul tools Ability to recommend design changes for Reliability Improvement

Pay Information

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.

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Job Description Works closely with engineering and program teams to provide technical leadership in reliability analysis, identify product performance trends, and drive continuous improvement across design, manufacturing, and support environments. The role maintains and codes databases that track production and in‑service performance of both commercial and military aerospace and transportation platforms, and collaborates with the Product Support/ILS Engineering Unit on reliability predictions, electrical‑stress and derating analysis, provisioning‑T‑file analysis, maintainability analysis, and the generation of technical publications.

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