Reliability Engineer III

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft specialty and systems engineers, you will be the lead Reliability Engineer supporting spacecraft development during formulation phase.

Responsibilities

• Performing reliability predictions on mechanical and electrical components

• Lead 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)

• Define reliability requirements and allocate reliability budgets across spacecraft subsystems

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

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

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

• Identify and drive mitigation strategies for single-point failures and critical failure modes

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

• Interface 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

• Must be a 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 our mission and vision is required

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 for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays