Reliability Engineer
Core
Ensures high reliability of EEE components, avionics, and systems by evaluating component quality, addressing failures, and building reliability/FEA models to simulate wearout and assess failure impact on orbit.
Role type
Reliability Engineer (Hardware/Avionics)
Builds
Reliability prediction models, Finite Element Models (FEA), and accelerated test plans for mission-critical electronics.
Domain
Aerospace / Electronics Reliability
Required skills
Reliability physics of failure models, Reliability statistics (Weibull), Accelerated testing methods (HALT/HASS), FEA modeling, Failure analysis, PCB design analysis, MTTF determination, SEU/MBU analysis
Preferred skills
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Cross-functional team leadership, FMEA facilitation, Life testing methods (JESD47, AEC-Q100), Material selection for electronics
Technologies
ANSYS, Sherlock, PCB Design Tools
Responsibilities
Lead reliability test planning and execution; Drive closure of avionics EEE reliability issues; Analyze and model implementation options for electronics design; Coordinate destructive physical analysis investigations; Interface with supply chain, design, and manufacturing teams.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
