Reliability Engineer

Develop and maintain component-level FMECA worksheets in accordance with MIL-STD-1629A (or equivalent) Identify failure modes, causes, and effects on system performance Assign criticality rankings and define mitigation strategies Update FMECA analyses throughout the product lifecycle and capture lessons learned Define accelerated life test plans using models such as Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson, or similar Coordinate and support test execution with internal labs Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions Interpret large data sets and generate actionable insights Develop and maintain test documentation and reports

Active DoD Secret clearance required to start Bachelor s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 3 5 years of hands-on reliability engineering experience Experience with FMECA and accelerated aging/thermal cycling tests Strong knowledge of reliability standards (MIL-STD-1629A, IEC 60812, etc.) Understanding of failure physics, degradation mechanisms, and material behavior under stress Experience developing and interpreting test plans using ASTM, IEC, or MIL standards Strong analytical, root cause, and data interpretation skills Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain documentation control Strong communication and technical writing skills Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Model-Based Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo) Familiarity with reliability software (ReliaSoft, Weibull++, ANSYS Reliability) Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, R, Python) Hands-on hardware testing and troubleshooting experience Experience managing subcontractors in reliability-related efforts Strong problem-solving skills with innovative and analytical thinking

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