Senior Space Build Reliability Engineer (Hardware)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Space Build Reliability Engineer (Hardware)
• Focus: Scalable, reliable production of spacecraft hardware; partnership with design and manufacturing; cross-functional support across Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance

Description

Partner with design and manufacturing teams to right-size processes and controls so production yields verified, reliable spacecraft hardware at rate. Own test, manufacturability, inspection, and failure investigation activities, ensuring adequate test coverage, change management, and compliance with build requirements. Provide vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory bodies and support Mission Assurance risk management.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware
• Contain suspect or non-conforming product and guide quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers
• Lead failure investigations across production, test, and operations to identify root causes and mitigate risks
• Provide peer review for hardware during design reviews and acceptance/qualification test campaigns
• Perform FMEA and build requirements compliance matrix activities to ensure test coverage and manufacturability
• Produce vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory bodies (requirements compliance, functional/flight hazard analyses, verification evidence)
• Support Mission Assurance with vehicle-level risk management and mitigation tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace, design, quality, or related engineering
• Hands-on hardware test, qualification, troubleshooting, or failure analysis experience
• Commitment to lean quality principles without compromising safety or reliability
• Demonstrated use of process controls in high-volume manufacturing, test, and quality environments
• Experience generating, processing, and/or analyzing data for production insight

Benefits

• Incentives via stock options and/or long-term cash awards