Reliability Engineer III
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$121,000 - $169,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-05
Responsibilities
- Perform reliability predictions on mechanical and electrical components.
- Lead reliability analyses during concept definition and formulation phases, including FMEA, FTA, and reliability modeling.
- Define reliability requirements and allocate budgets across spacecraft subsystems.
- Develop and maintain the Reliability Program Plan aligned with program milestones.
- Assess component- and system-level reliability using quantitative methods.
- Collaborate with systems engineers to balance reliability, mass, cost, and schedule.
- Identify and drive mitigation strategies for critical failure modes.
Job Requirements
- B.S. degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial).
- 5+ years of experience in a reliability role.
- Proven experience with reliability/life test design and FMEA/FTA.
- Familiarity with spacecraft development process and lifecycle phases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
