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Lead, Build Reliability Engineer

Long Beach (CA)💼 Full-time💰 $128,000–$128,000🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-07-30

Core

Lead Build Reliability Engineer driving complex failure analysis, risk mitigation, and quality system establishment for rocket manufacturing and launch operations.

Role type

Senior IC Build Reliability Engineer

Builds

Terran R rocket vehicle and associated manufacturing processes

Domain

Aerospace / High-reliability manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Fault Tree analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), predictive modeling, CAPA validation, risk escalation, 8D problem-solving, qualification testing program leadership, KPI definition (MTBF, yield), cross-functional program ownership

Preferred skills

Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ CQE, PMP, high-volume inspection methods, data analysis, enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES)

Technologies

AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans, Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), environmental stress screening

Responsibilities

Drive complex failure analysis using Fault Tree processes for critical manufacturing and field failures; Integrate FMEA and predictive modeling into early-stage designs; Partner with NPI, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve reliability issues; Define and maintain reliability KPIs; Own qualification testing programs; Lead risk escalation and resolution efforts; Provide technical direction and guidance to other engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership

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