Senior Engineer, Reliability (R6440)
Core
Lead reliability engineering for the development, integration, testing, and operation of aircraft systems to ensure mission success and availability.
Role type
Senior Reliability Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Aircraft systems (Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT, X-BAT aircraft)
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace
Required skills
Reliability engineering, Systems engineering, Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBD, Weibull analysis, Reliability predictions, FRACAS, MTBF/MTBCF metrics, Reliability budget management, Reliability analysis tools (ReliaSoft, Windchill, Isograph, RAM Commander), Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Supplier management, Technical writing, Customer communication, Security clearance
Preferred skills
Military aircraft experience, Unmanned aircraft experience, Defense aerospace platforms, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition-based maintenance, Environmental qualification, Ground/flight testing, Reliability growth testing, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Certified Reliability Engineer credentials, Active U.S. security clearance
Technologies
ReliaSoft, Windchill Quality Solutions, Isograph, RAM Commander, MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD, EPRD, RIAC 217Plus
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain aircraft-level reliability requirements and program reliability plans; Establish, allocate, and manage reliability budgets across systems and line-replaceable units; Perform reliability predictions using component failure-rate data and mission profiles; Conduct FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and RBD analysis; Support aircraft system safety assessments; Analyze ground-test, flight-test, and field-performance data to identify reliability trends; Lead or support FRACAS activities; Mentor junior engineers and improve organizational reliability processes; Communicate reliability performance and risks to engineering leadership and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
