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Build Reliability Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

USA - El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $107,100–$107,100🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Identify, resolve, and eliminate spacecraft and product manufacturing quality issues to drive hardware reliability.

Role type

Build Reliability Engineer (Quality Engineer)

Builds

Flight hardware for spacecraft and space systems

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing and avionics

Deliverable

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

Required skills

root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, AS9100 quality standards, mechanical product manufacturing, avionics product manufacturing, assembly processes, test and inspection processes, reading technical drawings, interpreting specifications

Preferred skills

process auditing, statistical analysis, Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, complex mechanical/structural assemblies, advanced composites systems, fluid component/valve assembly, CNC machining, bonding, drilling, fastening, avionics integration, fluid system pressure testing, welding

Technologies

AS9100, APQP, PFMEA, CNC, Lean

Responsibilities

Partner with design and manufacturing to create quality plans for flight hardware including key characteristics identification and inspection planning; Develop and validate Lean test and inspection processes; Monitor product success through production ramp-up using quality tools; Conduct build quality reviews to ensure design intent and identify risk reduction opportunities; Investigate failures in production, test, and flight to mitigate root causes; Contain non-conforming product and guide inspectors and engineers in quarantining and rework activities; Support continuous improvement of Lean production systems by creating standard rework guides and optimizing critical processes

Seniority

Mid-level (4+ years experience)

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