Reliability Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space exploration company in Houston is looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control. This role involves planning and implementing reliability strategies, conducting analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability in space systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking innovations in the space industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability activities.
• Experience in analyzing flight hardware failure data.
• Knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy.
• Conduct Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational reliability.

Skills

Reliability engineering strategy

Statistical process control

Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Technical communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAPHIRE

PTC Windchill Quality Solutions

Job description

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamicReliability Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Reliability Engineer, who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for flight system safety and reliability that will interface with design engineers, safety engineers, and representatives from other subsystems to plan, document, and execute effective strategies for eliminating and/or minimizing risk and ensuring operational reliability.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Reliability Engineer, who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for flight system safety and reliability that will interface with design engineers, safety engineers, and representatives from other subsystems to plan, document, and execute effective strategies for eliminating and/or minimizing risk and ensuring operational reliability.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy, including implementation practices and processes.
• Establish reliability requirements and reliability program growth strategy, as needed, for on-orbit component failures throughout the life of the station.
• Conduct detailed system, assembly, and component level Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) along with criticality analysis.
• Develop and apply data analysis techniques for mechanical and electrical and/or electro-mechanical designs, including statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction.
• Generate reliability predictions, such as Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF), for new product designs through analysis or accelerated aging tests and to inform maintenance and logistics in sparing posture.
• Experience in performing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD). Preferred experience in the use of software tools, such as SAPHIRE, and PTC Windchill Quality Solutions (formerly Relex).
• Experience and/or knowledge in the performance of spacecraft probability strategic assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.
• Provide technical support at design reviews and test activities as required.
• Collaborate with technical engineers to identify critical items of the system for implementing a strategy for verification and ensuring a safe and reliable system.
• Collaborate with all engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.
• Communicating analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control, modeling/prediction.
• Related experience in the reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems is desired.
• Experience in analyzing and processing flight hardware failure data to calculate or refine product reliability metrics and recommend improvement measures.
• A broad background in space systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, ground systems support, payloads, and space missions and operations development.
• Detailed knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related.
• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired.
• Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.

Grit

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Extreme Ownership
• Execution and Delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.