Staff Engineer, Reliability (R6517)
Core
Develop and implement design-for-reliability best practices, conduct rigorous testing, and analyze field data to enhance the robustness of VBAT hardware for defense and autonomous systems.
Role type
Staff Reliability Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
VBAT aircraft hardware and autonomous systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace hardware
Required skills
Materials science, electronics manufacturing (PCB/PCBA), hardware reliability concepts, environmental test practices, Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, Matplotlib), failure analysis, FMEA, root cause analysis, reliability modeling and simulation
Preferred skills
Master's in Materials/Mechanical/Reliability Engineering, 3+ years in hardware reliability (aerospace/automotive), failure analysis techniques, materials characterization, HALT/HASS testing, SMT/polymerics manufacturing
Technologies
Python, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, Matplotlib, HALT, HASS, FMEA
Responsibilities
Develop and implement design-for-reliability best practices; Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis; Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes; Collaborate with design engineers to implement reliability practices early; Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release; Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures; Develop and recommend corrective actions; Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and lifespan.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
