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Anduril Industries · 3 days ago

Sr. Reliability Engineer - Connected Warfare

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Sr. Reliability Engineer will leverage expertise in Reliability tools and methodologies to ensure products meet mission performance requirements and withstand challenging conditions, while collaborating with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

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

Partner with Design & Development Engineers to document requirements and proactively identify risk through tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Physics of Failure Methodologies, and Analysis + Test Data Reviews

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

Perform predictive reliability analysis to calculate probability of loss of control, loss of asset, MTTF, and MTBF utilizing Anduril requirements, specifications, and COTS specifications as well as leveraging MIL-HDBK-217 Plus

Lead FMECA (Failure Mode and Effects Criticality Analysis) evaluations and calculations

Lead Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472

Perform Weibull analysis utilizing test data from the Qualification campaign and data from fielded assets

Create and tailor R&D Test and Qualification Test requirements & plans, and manage the Qualification & Traceability matrix alongside FMEA documentation to ensure appropriate requirements coverage

Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for issues found during Qualification testing

Publish the Qualification Verification Matrix and Test Reports for the customer

Work with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure all inspection and acceptance test gates are in place and documented into a clear process against requirements

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

Use field data analysis techniques to highlight key problem areas for deployed products

Plot aggregate data and review change trends, performance trends, and product issue landscapes

Support operational functional data log reviews for performance characterization to generate family data insights

Propose and coordinate corrective actions to closure to improve data performance trends

Host regular risk and mitigation corrective action reviews to ensure progress and lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders, and that all actions have been implemented in a timely manner

Qualification

Reliability EngineeringFMEA/FMECAPredictive modelingWeibull analysisMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringMIL-STD complianceQualification testingDesign Review ExperienceRisk managementTechnical writingTeam collaboration

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

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 field tests, 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

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

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

Experience with RTCA/DO-330, DO-254, DO-178, MIL-HDBK-217 Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, ARP-4754, or ARP-4761

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

Test Plan development, fixture design, test set-up, and hands on test execution experience

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

Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, Confluence, and JIRA software suites

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

Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

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.