FMEA/FMECA Reliability Engineer (BT-26178)

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement

Vacation & holidays

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Bastion is seeking a FMEA/FMECA Reliability Engineer to support the space program at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on reliability assessments, development of FMEA/FMECA guidelines, and risk-based decision support for flight programs.

The candidate will review documents, conduct root-cause analyses, and develop analytical tools to meet reliability and maintainability requirements across MSFC projects, with travel as needed and a

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer information.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years related experience, or 9+ years with no degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel tasks with effective time management.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of information and summarize key insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, evaluate and ensure the quality of reliability assessments for MSFC programs and projects.
• Support development of FMEA/FMECA/CIL products and ground rules for the HLS program, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Review project documentation to verify consistency and compliance with reliability requirements.
• Develop, apply, and maintain analytical tools to meet reliability and maintainability requirements for MSFC programs.
• Prepare, evaluate, and provide assessments of in-house and supplier quality documentation including procedures.
• Participate in failure investigations, determine root cause, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide expertise in reviewing documentation related to manufacturing, inspection, and test processes.
• Perform focused quantitative risk assessments to support risk-informed decisions.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The FMEA/FMECA Reliability Engineer will support the space program located at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, evaluate, and ensure the quality of reliability assessments for MSFC programs and projects.
• Support the development of FMEA/FMECA/CIL products and ground rules for the Human Landing System (HLS) program, ensuring alignment with program standards.
• Review project documentation to verify consistency, completeness, and compliance with reliability requirements.
• Develop, apply, and maintain analytical tools needed to identify and meet reliability and maintainability requirements for MSFC programs and projects.
• Prepare, evaluate, and provide assessments of in‑house and supplier quality documentation, including implementation of instructions and procedures.
• Participate in failure and problem investigations, determine root cause, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide expertise in reviewing and assessing documentation related to manufacturing, inspection, and test processes.
• Perform focused quantitative risk assessments to support risk‑informed decisions regarding flight risk and mitigation options.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of STEM (e.g., physics, engineering, math, etc.).
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with a minimum 9 years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel tasks at varying levels of maturity with effective time management.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of information and clearly summarize key insights.

DESIRED:

• Effective communicator with a strong ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Self‑starter who works independently with minimal direction and thrives in a dynamic setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with personnel at all customer levels.
• NASA experience preferred; MSFC experience strongly preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

• This is a hybrid position that offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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