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2027 Reliability Engineer Intern

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Internship2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteU.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Intern supporting Reliability Engineering to ensure defense products meet mission performance requirements and withstand environmental conditions.

Role type

Reliability Engineering Intern

Builds

Defense systems powered by Lattice OS (AI-powered operating system for military command and control)

Domain

Defense technology / Reliability Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), predictive reliability analysis, Weibull analysis, root cause analysis, test plan development, data analysis, engineering first principles

Preferred skills

hands-on fabrication, technical writing, Fault Tree Analysis, machine shop experience

Technologies

MIL-HDBK-217 Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Review system block diagrams and schematics for compliance; identify product risks and drive corrective actions; support FMEA activities; calculate failure rates and Mean Time Between Failure metrics; develop R&D and Qualification Test plans; perform Weibull analysis on fielded assets; collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering on inspection gates.

Seniority

Intern