Senior Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineer

THOR Solutions is actively seeing a Senior Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineer to support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities for Military Sealift Command (MSC) T-AKE Class ships, ensuring that logistics, maintenance, technical data, configuration management, and obsolescence processes are executed effectively and consistently across the program. By providing engineering expertise focused on improving ship reliability, maintainability, operational readiness, and lifecycle performance.

This role ensures that T-AKE vessels meet mission requirements through systematic analysis, technical assessments, and continuous improvement of shipboard systems, equipment, and processes.

This position is a short-term position, anticipated to last approximately though the end of June, 2027, with possibility of further work.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Perform reliability analyses for major ship systems (propulsion, auxiliaries, electrical, damage control, and mission-support equipment), including development of FMECA, Reliability Block Diagrams, and component-level research supporting 40 year Expected Service Life projections.
• Identify key failure drivers, assess system performance trends, and recommend corrective engineering actions to improve fleet reliability, readiness, and lifecycle performance.
• Support development and sustainment of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs, providing data-driven improvements to maintenance strategies and requirements.
• Evaluate system maintainability through task analyses, accessibility assessments, tooling evaluations, and maintenance procedure reviews; verify alignment with T AKE standards and technical authority guidance.
• Conduct obsolescence and DMSMS assessments for shipboard systems and critical components; identify end of life risks and develop mitigation strategies such as alternative sourcing, redesigns, and technology insertion, including associated impacts on reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost.
• Analyze supply-chain and logistics factors affecting system availability; use modeling tools to forecast failure probabilities, maintenance demand, and readiness impacts based on operational data, maintenance histories, CASREP trends, and system performance reports.
• Prepare and present R&M studies, technical reports, metrics, and briefing materials for program stakeholders and T AKE leadership.

Location: Remote/hybrid from within commuting distance of a THOR office in Panama City, FL (highly preferred); San Diego, CA; or Virginia Beach, VA.

Typical Physical Activity: Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $102,000 – $133,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Preferred: This position prefers eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. An existing Secret security clearance is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, marine, systems), or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience with naval, maritime, or industrial systems reliability and maintainability engineering.
• Knowledge of reliability methodologies including RCM, FMECA, Weibull analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Familiarity with ship maintenance processes, PMS, CMMS, and configuration management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior T-AKE, Navy, Coast Guard, or maritime experience.
• Experience with ABS, NAVSEA, or Navy technical standards.
• Shipboard engineering or maintenance background.
• Understanding of lifecycle sustainment or ILS processes.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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