Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Reliability Engineer to contribute to our dynamic team. This role involves conducting in-depth reliability modeling and analysis for various systems and components, ensuring that design solutions meet reliability and availability requirements.
Responsibilities
Conduct reliability modeling and analyses for systems and components.Support the design of solutions to satisfy reliability and availability requirements.Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA / WCA) to ensure electrical circuit function under extreme conditions.Execute Worst Case Timing Analysis (WCTA) to meet timing requirements.Conduct Electrical Parts Stress Analysis (PSA) to extend component life by reducing applied stress.Perform Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify and mitigate single point failures.Generate reliability predictions to assess compliance with numerical reliability requirements.Conduct Limited Life Analysis (LLA) to ensure components meet mission life requirements.Develop reliability analyses and reports for program deliverables.Provide Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) engineering support.Coordinate with EEE parts component engineer for parts selection based on mission environments.Participate in Material Review Board and Failure Review Board activities.Lead Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACA) efforts.Update reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis based on field data.Support systems throughout the entire product lifecycle including concept, development, integration, test, and post-market support.Offer adaptable support to other engineering organizations, including program reliability engineering support and proposal development.Collaborate with program and engineering staff on design, integration, and test matters.Support program design and readiness reviews.Troubleshoot conflicting design/development reliability requirements and special material requirements.Document and perform technical presentations.Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and reliability analysis activities.Provide direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of experienced professionals.Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and obligations and operate safely according to established procedures.Essential Skills
Extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines.Project leadership experience.Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Capability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact.Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.Customer-focused with innovative design and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Willingness to work extended hours as required.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with quality engineering, electrical systems, high power systems.Proficiency in FMECA, WCCA/WCA, PSA, FDIR.experience in high power systems, electrical systems, and electro-magnetic systems.Experience in aerospace defense.Work Environment
The work environment involves collaboration with various levels of engineering staff and program teams. The role requires adaptability and the ability to work extended hours when necessary. The position emphasizes a culture of innovation and supports internal development and new business opportunities. Confidentiality and compliance with all laws and regulations are mandatory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Poway, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/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
This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
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