Reliability Engineer

Anduril is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive product reliability across the full lifecycle of advanced autonomous defense systems-from early concept development through qualification, production, and field deployment. This individual will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure products can withstand real-world operating environments while meeting mission-critical performance requirements. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role where you’ll serve as the reliability subject matter expert, helping influence design decisions, test strategies, failure investigations, manufacturing readiness, and long-term product performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in aerospace or defense hardware, reliability engineering methodologies, and hands-on experience supporting products from development through production.

Reliability engineering, design engineering, development engineering, test engineering, FMEA, FTA, Fault Tree Analysis, reliability predictions, reliability modeling, Qualification test, validation test, MIL-std, Manufacturing engineering, design reviews, MRL, manufacturing readiness level, mrb, calibration, HALT, HASS, Mechanical Testing, environmental stress test, technical writing

Top Skills Details

Reliability engineering,design engineering,development engineering,test engineering,FMEA,FTA,Fault Tree Analysis,reliability predictions,reliability modeling,Qualification test,validation test,MIL-std,Manufacturing engineering,design reviews, Must-Have Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline. Experience 5+ years of experience in: Reliability Engineering Design Engineering Development Engineering Test Engineering Technical Expertise FMEA/FMECA Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Predictive Reliability Modeling Weibull Analysis Root Cause Failure Analysis Qualification & Validation Testing Industry Experience Aerospace, Defense, Military, or other safety-critical systems Hardware and software reliability experience Military Standards Experience Familiarity with: MIL-STD-810 MIL-HDBK-217 MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-516C MIL-STD-1629 Additional Requirements Experience supporting products through design, testing, manufacturing, and field deployment. Experience presenting at design reviews (PDR/CDR/MRR). Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance. Nice-to-Have Qual Master’s degreeExperience with: MIL-HDBK-217Plus

MIL-HDBK-472 MIL-STD-1916 HALT / HASS testing experience. HITL/SITL testing experience. Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRL). Manufacturing Review Board (MRB) participation. Risk management and change control experience. Technical writing experience involving specifications, requirements, and standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.