Principal Reliability Engineer I
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-10
Responsibilities
- Conduct reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) analysis, including FMEA, FTA, and RCA.
- Collaborate with design and systems engineering teams to influence design decisions for reliability.
- Develop and maintain reliability databases and track system performance.
- Create test plans, procedures, and validation methods for components and systems.
- Lead investigations of reliability-related issues and provide corrective action plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability engineering practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of reliability and quality.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering).
- Minimum of 9 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably in space or aerospace.
- Expertise in reliability analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., ReliaSoft, MATLAB, Minitab).
- Strong understanding of space system design and environmental testing.
- Experience with relevant industry standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-STD, ISO).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
