Senior Reliability Engineer
$143,000–$191,000 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct predictive reliability analysis using MIL-HDBK-217Plus and MIL-HDBK-472 to calculate probability of loss of control, asset, and MTTF/MTBF. Lead Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) efforts to implement design improvements, while developing comprehensive Qualification and Validation Test plans including environmental, life/limit, and accelerated testing. Perform Weibull analysis utilizing data from qualification campaigns and fielded assets to predict failures, and lead root-cause failure investigations to drive corrective and preventative actions. Support Development Milestone Reviews and transition designs from engineering development to high-rate production by establishing tailored reliability frameworks and standardized processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, or Test Engineer
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry
- Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629
- Experience setting up a Reliability Engineering framework for a product or program, including support of production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and data analysis
- Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis
- Experience with generating qualification testing requirements and executing tests to proactively characterize product behavior and performance
- Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
- Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confidence in presentation skills across all levels of leadership
- Eligibility to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, as required
Desired Qualifications
- M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Experience with MIL-HDBK-217Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, MIL-STD-1916
- Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments, Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), Quality Inspection, Tooling, or Calibration
- Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
- Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, and/or Mechanical Testing
- Technical writing experience developing requirements, standards, specifications, user guides, and policies
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