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Axiom Space · 23 hours ago

Reliability Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station, aimed at fostering innovation and research in microgravity. They are seeking a Reliability Engineer to ensure flight system safety and reliability by collaborating with various engineering teams and implementing effective strategies to minimize risk.

AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy, including implementation practices and processes

Establish reliability requirements and reliability program growth strategy, as needed, for on-orbit component failures throughout the life of the station

Conduct detailed system, assembly, and component level Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) along with criticality analysis

Develop and apply data analysis techniques for mechanical and electrical and/or electro-mechanical designs, including statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction

Generate reliability predictions, such as Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF), for new product designs through analysis or accelerated aging tests and to inform maintenance and logistics in sparing posture

Experience in performing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD). Preferred experience in the use of software tools, such as SAPHIRE, and PTC Windchill Quality Solutions (formerly Relex)

Experience and/or knowledge in the performance of spacecraft probability strategic assessments

Collaborate with engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses

Provide technical support at design reviews and test activities as required

Collaborate with technical engineers to identify critical items of the system for implementing a strategy for verification and ensuring a safe and reliable system

Collaborate with all engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses

Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners

Communicating analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management

Perform additional job duties as assigned

Qualification

Reliability engineeringFailure Mode & Effects AnalysisStatistical process controlSpacecraft reliability experienceData analysis techniquesFault Tree AnalysisReliability Block DiagramsFunctional Block DiagramsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)

10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control, modeling/prediction

Related experience in the reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems is desired

Experience in analyzing and processing flight hardware failure data to calculate or refine product reliability metrics and recommend improvement measures

A broad background in space systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, ground systems support, payloads, and space missions and operations development

Detailed knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related

Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired

Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones