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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Reliability Engineer will leverage their expertise to support internal engine projects, ensuring products meet performance requirements and withstand environmental challenges while driving improvements in reliability processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support and review system block diagrams, interface control documents, and schematics for compliance, redundancy, and accuracy against requirements and concept of operations

Lead Failure Modes & Effects Analysis efforts and collaborate with cross-functional Engineering teams to implement product improvements for Reliability

Perform predictive reliability analysis to calculate probability of loss of control, loss of asset, and MTTF/MTBF utilizing Anduril requirements, specifications, and relevant industry standards (i.e. 217Plus)

Develop Qualification Test plans to ensure appropriate requirements coverage, and work with Test Engineering to fixture, instrument, and execute test campaigns

Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of Preventative Maintenance & Sparing plans

Perform Weibull analysis utilizing data from Qualification campaigns and from fielded assets

Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure inspection and acceptance test gates are in place and documented against requirements

Use data analysis techniques to highlight key problem areas for deployed products, and drive root cause analysis & corrective action implementation to closure

Develop and implement Reliability processes for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development

Support Development Milestone Reviews through identification of appropriate entry and exit criteria, and work with Quality Engineering to guide the hand off process to production

Qualification

Reliability EngineeringFMEA/FMECAPredictive modelingWeibull analysisMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMIL-STD complianceFailure investigationQualification testingTechnical writingPresentation skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, or Test Engineer

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for experience with turbomachinery, propulsion, and engine sub-systems

Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629

Experience setting up a Reliability Engineering framework for a product or program, including support of production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and data analysis

Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis

Experience with generating qualification testing requirements and executing tests to proactively characterize product behavior and performance

Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence

Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership

Eligibility to pursue a U.S. security clearance, as required

Preferred

M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Experience with DO-254, DO-178, 217Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, ARP-4754

Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments, Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), Quality Inspection, Tooling, or Calibration

Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis

Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL

Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, and/or Mechanical Testing

Technical writing experience developing requirements, standards, specifications, user guides, and policies

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.