Spacecraft Reliability Engineer

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA, 401(k) matching

Generous leave

Job summary

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD invites a Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and mission assurance of our next‑generation spacecraft. You will perform analyses, influence designs, support testing, and help establish robust processes across the product lifecycle.

You will develop FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBDs and reliability predictions, apply physics‑of‑failure, and collaborate with design and systems teams to reduce risk and improve margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of reliability/mission assurance for flight hardware; 8–10+ years for senior roles.
• Experience developing FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBD, and reliability predictions.
• Working knowledge of NASA-STD-8729.1, MIL-STD-882, and EEE-INST-002.

Responsibilities

• Perform FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and RBD analyses across parts to system levels.
• Develop reliability predictions (MTBF/MTTF) to support design trades.
• Apply physics-of-failure and Weibull analyses for risk assessment.
• Support environmental qualification and life testing activities.
• Collaborate with design/systems teams to integrate reliability requirements.
• Maintain documentation for technical reviews and audits.

Skills

FMEA/FMECA

FTA

RBD

Reliability predictions

NASA-STD-8729.1

MIL-STD-882

EEE-INST-002

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD invites a Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and mission assurance of our next‑generation spacecraft. You will perform analyses, influence designs, support testing, and help establish robust processes across the product lifecycle.

You will develop FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBDs and reliability predictions, apply physics‑of‑failure, and collaborate with design and systems teams to reduce risk and improve margins.