Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer

About the role

The Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for ensuring that our space systems, launch vehicles, and ground operations comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards. The position reports to the Manager's Title and is part of the Department based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to relevant safety and reliability standards and regulations, particularly launch license and range safety compliance. Evaluate the compliance of vehicles and their missions with applicable technical regulations.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Conducting safety analyses like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify potential hazards and assess their severity, likelihood, and risk level.
• Reliability analysis: Performing reliability assessments on systems and components to predict potential failure modes and develop strategies to improve system reliability.
• Design review and input: Collaborating with design engineers to incorporate safety and reliability requirements into new designs and modifications.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating equipment failures to determine the underlying cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintenance strategy development: Working with maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance plans based on reliability analysis to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and safety analysis methodologies
• Proficiency in reliability engineering techniques such as FMEA, FTA, and RCA
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies
• Experience with computer-aided design tools and reliability prediction software
• Experience with at least one of the following: 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761
• Experience working with at least one of the following regulatory bodies: FAA, FCC, and/or US Air Force/Space Force (range compliance)
• Data analysis skills to interpret equipment failure data and identify trends

Qualifications

• Experience with space launch vehicle systems, flight test programs, or operational space missions
• Familiarity with launch range operations and safety systems at both governmental and private spaceports

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment