Space Systems Reliability Engineer — Shape the Next Era

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Reliability Engineer Level 2 based in Dulles, VA. You will work with design and systems teams to predict reliability, review analyses, and support milestones through the program lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines is essential. The role requires a STEM degree with experience in reliability methods, FMEA/FMECA, and industry standards, plus the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical or STEM with 2 years of related experience or a Master's in the same fields.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/drawings and functional block diagrams.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-STD-1629, SMC-S-013, EEE-INST-002.
• Ability to create reliability block diagrams and fault-tree diagrams.
• Knowledge of FMEA/FMECA processes and requirements.
• Develop technical reliability solutions and use statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with design and systems teams to meet requirements.
• Perform failure-rate predictions using MIL-HDBK-217F or similar standards.
• Review and approve reliability analyses from design teams and vendors.
• Oversee technical assessments and discuss design impact on reliability.
• Support program milestones such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Participate in proposals as a technical contributor and reviewer.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, development, O&M, and management.

Skills

Reliability engineering

FMEA/FMECA

Electrical stress analysis

RBDs/FTA

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Electrical/STEM

Master's in Aerospace/Electrical/STEM

Tools

Windchill Risk and Reliability Solutions

Blocksim (ReliaSoft)

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Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Reliability Engineer Level 2 based in Dulles, VA. You will work with design and systems teams to predict reliability, review analyses, and support milestones through the program lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines is essential. The role requires a STEM degree with experience in reliability methods, FMEA/FMECA, and industry standards, plus the ability to obtain security clearances.