Reliability Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. seeks a Reliability Engineer to support NASA's CST-100 Starliner program in Houston, onsite with potential Florida option. The role centers on reliability analysis, FMECA, FTA, and interface assessments to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in reliability engineering, U.S. citizenship, a BS in Engineering or related field, and MBSE tool experience. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid Real ID-compliant driver's license or state ID.
• Experience with FMEA.
• Experience with MBSE tools (DOORS, Cameo, Teamcenter).
• Prior aerospace industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reliability analysis, including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Identify and document potential failure causes for each postulated failure mode.
• Describe the worst-case failure effects for each failure mode in FMEA.
• Include an assessment of system/subsystem interfaces within the element, between elements, and with the payload and ground systems in FMEA.
• Describe how the occurrence of the failure mode can be detected during each applicable mission phase in FMEA.
• Support RCCA investigations for reliability-related issues.

Skills

FMEA

Communication skills

Aerospace experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Teamcenter

Job description

Position Introduction / Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as a part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This position is 100% onsite located in Houston, TX, with the option to work onsite from our Florida location.

Key Duties

• Conduct reliability analysis, including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).


• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and guidelines for reliability engineering (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, SAE JA1000).


• Identify and document potential failure causes for each postulated failure mode.


• Describe the worst-case failure effects for each failure mode in FMEA.


• Include an assessment of system/subsystem interfaces within the element, between elements, and with the payload and ground systems in FMEA.


• Describe how the occurrence of the failure mode can be directly or indirectly detected during each applicable mission phase in FMEA.


• Consider mission timeline events, as a minimum, when documenting failure modes and effects in FMEA.


• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for reliability-related issues.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.


• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.


• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID‑compliant driver's license or state‑issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID‑compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.


• 10 or more years of experience in Reliability Engineering or a related field.


• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience with failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA).


• Experience using model‑based systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, Teamcenter, etc.).


• Prior aerospace experience.


• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Master’s degree in a related field.


• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.


• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.


• Familiarity with MBSE Cameo.


• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer - CRE).

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer‑driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership.

We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.