Reliability Engineer 3

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats USA is seeking a Reliability Engineer 3 to contribute to the development of high‑quality aircraft seating solutions. The role collaborates with design, certification, manufacturing, and field teams to reduce downtime and enhance product reliability across seat platforms.

You will establish reliability models, perform DoE-based test planning, and support life‑cycle assessment of seats and components in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace Engineering or related field, or 12+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and reliability concepts (RMA).

Responsibilities

• Check maturity test plans and test reports for technical accuracy.
• Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).
• Assess completed test results for acceptability.
• Perform MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations.
• Define test methods on new designs to ensure robustness.
• Build reliability prediction models for product functionality.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

CATIA

Job description

Reliability Engineer 3

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2025-164266

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - RAMS (reliability availability maintainability safety)

Job title

Reliability Engineer 3

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

The reliability engineer 3 establishes reliability, maintainability, availability predictions and forecasts mean time to failure in order to improve design functionality and reduce downtime or failures. The reliability engineer also performs reliability calculation, oversees testing and utilizes fundamental failure analysis methodologies to derive root cause of repetitive/cyclic failures. Works under general supervision..

1. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Check maturity test plans and test reports for technical accuracy

B) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).

C) Assess completed test results for acceptability

D) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment.

E) Performs MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations

F) Define test methods on new and nouvel design based on expected failure modes

G) Define lifecycle acceptance criteria for seat components and mechanisms.

H) Assessment of existing reliability test methodologies, procedures and specifications.

I) DoE to develop test plan methods and set ups to ensure product robustness and performance.

J) Replicate product malfunctions under control conditions for failure diagnosis.

K) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).

L) Build reliability prediction models to evaluate product functionality.

M) Perform statistics and probability analysis for Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA).

N) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment.

O) Contribute to developing engineering solutions to failures observed during the life cycle of seats and seats components.

P) Work in conjunction with other engineering and management groups (e.g. Design Engineering, Certification Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication, Operations, and Field representatives).

Q) Provide feedback to new product development and design engineering.

R) Performs other duties as assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidate skills & requirements

1. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree; or minimum of 12 years equivalent related experience based on education and or experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

5 years of experience in reliability engineering or related experience.

C. Professional Skills-

Basic understanding of Mechanical Systems

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Knowledge of CAD systems (Pro-Engineer and CATIA) preferred

Knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) is preferred

Basic knowledge of the following data analysis techniques including:

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)

Design of Experiment (DoE)

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

Ability to read and review written communication.

Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

E. Desirable Aspects-

Prior experience with Reliability calculation like FMEA, MTBF, MTBUR, FEA

Prior experience with reliability testing and Root cause and corrective Action analysis Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) (Preferred)

Mean Time to Failure Analysis (MTTF) (Preferred)

Statistical Analysis (Weibull, Binomial, Poisson, etc.) (Preferred)

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes