Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer

Space Capital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Gym memberships

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer to ensure space systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will perform FMEA/FTA/RCA analyses, develop maintenance strategies, and collaborate with design and regulatory teams to improve system reliability across launch vehicles and ground operations.

This role blends engineering rigor with mission-critical decision making in a fast-paced, compliance-driven

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and safety analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency in FMEA, FTA, and RCA.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with CAD tools and reliability prediction software.
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761.
• Experience with FAA, FCC, and/or US Air Force/Space Force (range compliance).
• Data analysis skills to interpret equipment failure data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Compliance management: Ensure adherence to safety and reliability standards and regulations; evaluate vehicle mission compliance.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Conduct FMEA and FTA analyses to ID hazards and assess risk.
• Reliability analysis: Perform reliability assessments to predict failures and optimize reliability.
• Design review and input: Collaborate with design engineers to embed safety and reliability requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate equipment failures to identify underlying causes and corrective actions.
• Maintenance strategy development: Develop proactive maintenance plans based on reliability analyses.

Skills

Reliability engineering

FMEA

FTA

RCA

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD tools

Reliability prediction software

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Reliability prediction software

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
The Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for ensuring that our space systems, launch vehicles, and ground operations comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards.
The position reports to the Manager’s Title and is part of the Department based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is hybrid.
In this role, the essential functions are:

• Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to relevant safety and reliability standards and regulations, particularly launch license and range safety compliance. Evaluate the compliance of vehicles and their missions with applicable technical regulations.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Conducting safety analyses like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify potential hazards and assess their severity, likelihood, and risk level.
• Reliability analysis: Performing reliability assessments on systems and components to predict potential failure modes and develop strategies to improve system reliability.
• Design review and input: Collaborating with design engineers to incorporate safety and reliability requirements into new designs and modifications.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating equipment failures to determine the underlying cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintenance strategy development: Working with maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance plans based on reliability analysis to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and safety analysis methodologies
• Proficiency in reliability engineering techniques such as FMEA, FTA, and RCA
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and regulatory bodies
• Experience with computer‑aided design tools and reliability prediction software
• Experience with at least one of the following: 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761
• Experience working with at least one of the following regulatory bodies: FAA, FCC, and/or US Air Force/Space Force (range compliance)
• Data analysis skills to interpret equipment failure data and identify trends

Preferred Qualifications: 2 maximum

• Experience with space launch vehicle systems, flight test programs, or operational space missions.
• Familiarity with launch range operations and safety systems at both governmental and private spaceports.

Travel, Physical And/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to X%, including the possibility of overnights within (describe area or range)
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to X pounds
• Ensure your recruiter knows the clearance needed and TA will add the required verbiage such as ITAR

The good faith base salary range (OR hourly range) for this role is $XX,000–$XY,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
(If Applicable) This position is incentive plan eligible.
(If Applicable) The position may be eligible for lump-sum bonus upon hire.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

• 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.