Build Reliability Engineer (Falcon)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-05
Responsibilities
- Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to create quality plans for flight hardware.
- Develop and validate Lean test and inspection processes for products.
- Monitor product and process success during production ramp-up.
- Conduct build quality reviews and identify opportunities for risk reduction.
- Investigate failures in production, test, and flight to improve reliability.
- Provide guidance to quality inspectors and assist in quarantining non-conforming products.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
- 1+ years in manufacturing, quality, or design engineering (including internships).
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields preferred.
- Knowledge of quality tools and Lean principles.
- Experience with complex mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
