Reliability Engineer

This is a full-time Reliability Engineer position, 40 hours a week, with a duration of 12 months and the possibility of extension. The job is onsite in Irvine, CA 92618, USA, and requires a US citizen or Green Card holder.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Reliability & Failure Analysis (FMEA/FMECA, Weibull, MTBF, root cause, fault tree), Data Analysis & Statistical Modelling (field data, maintenance logs, trend detection, reliability prediction), and Communication & Reporting (clear technical reports, dashboards, presentations for stakeholders). Experience in the aerospace/defense industry is preferred.

• Data Gathering & Historical Analysis:
  Collect and review relevant documentation, analyze historical failure data, and establish baseline reliability metrics for components and systems.
• Reliability & Failure-Mode Analysis:
  Lead and perform reliability assessments, conduct Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Mode, Effects, & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and perform root cause investigations of component & subsystem failures.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
  Monitor component and part performance, prepare regular reports and dashboards, and deliver ad hoc reports/investigations as required.
• Standards, Procedures & Compliance:
  Ensure 100% quality in analyzing events, align with aerospace industry standards, and maintain documentation and compliance in reporting formats.

• Education & Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent. Master’s degree a plus. Certifications in Reliability and Maintainability are preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Typically 5-8+ years of relevant experience in reliability engineering/maintainability/failure analysis, especially in aerospace or defense domain.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with reliability tools and techniques, proficient in FMEA/FMECA, root cause analysis, and fault tree analysis.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication, and good organizational skills.