Reliability Engineer

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support flight system safety and reliability. The role entails planning and documenting strategies to minimize risk and ensure reliable operations, collaborating with design and safety engineers.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Essential skills include Failure Mode & Effects Analysis and proficiency with reliability software tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities.
• Experience in reliability predictions for spacecraft designs.
• Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy.
• Conduct detailed system and component level Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Data analysis techniques

Failure Mode & Effects Analysis

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAPHIRE

PTC Windchill Quality Solutions

Job description

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.
• Perform Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD).
• Use software tools such as SAPHIRE and PTC Windchill Quality Solutions (formerly Relex).
• Perform 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.
• Identify critical items of the system for implementing a verification strategy and ensuring a safe and reliable system.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.
• Communicate analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

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.
• Experience in the reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.
• 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 space vehicle design, 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 is desired.
• Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross‑functionally.
• Tech‑solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment & Requirements

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Physical requirements: sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time); lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Equipment: standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).

EEO Statement

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.