Maintenance and Reliability Engineer/ Subcontract Coordinator

BNH•Mountain View, CA

1d•$120,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The NFAC provides the United States with the capability of performing ground‐based aerodynamic and acoustic experiments at speeds from static to nearly 350 mph on large‐scale and full‐scale aerospace vehicles and components. This complex includes a 40‐ by 80‐foot wind tunnel and an 80‐ by 120‐foot wind tunnel. AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground test and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers. An exciting career opportunity exists for a Maintenance and Reliability engineer position supporting a team of engineers and technicians who maintain and operate the largest wind tunnel in the world. Open to internal and external candidates. This is a dual-focus position responsible for both the technical optimization of asset reliability and the commercial management of maintenance subcontracts for critical NFAC systems and infrastructure. This role bridges the gap between hands-on reliability engineering and vendor oversight. Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to developing and implementing a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program, using predictive strategies and failure analysis to improve asset availability. The other 50% is focused on the full lifecycle of subcontract management, from writing technical scopes of work to overseeing contractor performance on-site. The engineer will collaborate with facility teams, management, and external vendors to execute a holistic maintenance strategy, utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and requiring hands-on maintenance efforts.

Requirements

S degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or a combination of equivalent education and a minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems maintenance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access the DoW local area network.
Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Security Clearance
An accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related technical discipline) plus 5+ years of relevant work experience or 10 - 15 years of relevant maintenance and/or subcontracting work
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply design and engineering concepts to provide effective solutions
Excellent communication skills
Multidisciplinary experience maintaining facility mechanical (hydraulic and pneumatic power, compressors, pumps, etc.), electrical (motors, generators), and control systems (PLC, instrumentation) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the continued development, optimization, and implementation of the RCM program.
Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) principles to identify root causes of failure and determine whether to address them with in-house or subcontracted solutions.
Evaluate equipment failures and maintenance records (OWAMS, E-Matrix, etc.) to identify inefficiencies, trends, and systemic root causes that may require specialized contractor intervention.
Develop and maintain an RCM business case database to justify proposed asset management strategy changes, including make-or-buy decisions for maintenance tasks.
Implement innovative, non-invasive, and cost-effective Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to shift maintenance towards Condition Based Maintenance (CBM).
Spearhead efforts to improve foundational data in Oracle WAM (hierarchy, BOMs, coding, etc.) to support both RCM and subcontracting accuracy.
Scope & Contract Development: Develop, write, and manage comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for subcontracted maintenance on critical NFAC systems and infrastructure such as elevators, cranes, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), HVAC systems etc.
Subcontractor Technical Evaluation: Partner with the subcontracting group to lead the technical evaluation of proposals and quotes, ensuring they align with NFAC engineering standards and operational requirements.
On-Site Coordination: Plan, schedule, and oversee on-site subcontractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and the dynamic research testing schedule.
Performance Oversight: Monitor and manage contractor performance against contractual obligations. Conduct quality assurance checks and approve completed work.
Collaboration: Work closely with facility engineers, procurement, and management to ensure seamless integration of subcontractors into site operations.
Collaborate with the AHA (Asset Health Assurance) group on tools, techniques, and procedures for both internal and external maintenance work.
Conduct training for internal teams on the RCM process, best practices, and procedures for working with subcontractors.
Evaluate opportunities for facility capability upgrades, supporting strategic asset planning with insights from both internal reliability data and external vendor capabilities.
Hands-on fieldwork is expected; multidisciplinary experience maintaining facility mechanical (hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, pumps), electrical (motors), and control systems (PLC, instrumentation) is highly desirable.
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Performs other related duties as required.