Reliability Engineer III

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. You will be the lead Reliability Engineer supporting spacecraft development during the formulation phase.

Responsibilities

• Performing reliability predictions on mechanical and electrical components

• Leading reliability analyses during concept definition and formulation phases, including:

  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA / FMECA)

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD)

  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)

• Defining reliability requirements and allocating reliability budgets across spacecraft subsystems

• Maintaining the Reliability Program Plan in alignment with program milestones (SRR, SDR, PDR)

• Assessing component- and system-level reliability using quantitative methods; maintaining reliability predictions using standards such as MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD, or equivalent

• Collaborating with systems engineers to perform trades studies that balance reliability, mass, cost, and schedule

• Identifying and driving mitigation strategies for single-point failures and critical failure modes

• Supporting development of test strategies and verification approaches to demonstrate reliability requirements

• Contributing to risk registers and supporting program-level risk management activities

• Interfacing with suppliers and component engineers to assess part-level reliability and selection

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering or mathematical core courses
• 5+ years working in a reliability role in a design, integration or operational environment
• Proven experience with reliability/life test design (failure modes discovery, life demonstration, and screening)
• Experience with FMEA, FTA, and reliability modeling tools
• Familiarity with spacecraft development process and lifecycle phases
• Experience with failure rate prediction for electrical components and circuit card assemblies (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to differing audiences

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Skills

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission and vision

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Compensation range for CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; for CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85; for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; other site ranges may differ.

Schedule

Not specified