Remote Aerospace Reliability Engineer

ARES Corporation is seeking a remote Aerospace Reliability Engineer to support the Orion Spacecraft team, which is designed for long-duration human-rated deep space exploration. The role involves ensuring the reliability of spacecraft systems and components through various analyses and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Developing reliability and maintainability predictions using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, empirical data) for electrical/electronic assemblies, systems, and support equipment
• Performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) at schematic/piece-part and interface levels
• Supporting design reviews by presenting reliability analyses and results to program management and NASA/customer stakeholders
• Reviewing discrepancy reports, supporting failure review boards, and providing electronics piece-part reliability expertise (including drawing reviews and parts control)
• Assisting failure investigation teams, developing probabilistic assessments from root cause analyses of test anomalies/failures, and conducting system-level severity/likelihood evaluations
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (design engineers, suppliers, quality, production, program management, and customers) to integrate reliability into Orion spacecraft development
• Creating technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with aerospace reliability engineering principles and practices
• Experience in aerospace or related high-reliability industries
• 2–12 years of relevant experience in reliability engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace systems (early to mid-career level)
• Knowledge of probability/statistics, mathematical modeling, and reliability prediction methods
• Hands-on experience with FMEA/FMECA processes, FRACAS, or parts engineering/MIL-PRF screening
• Background in aerospace/missile/spacecraft programs
• Familiarity with electrical circuit analysis, schematics, simulation tools, environmental/reliability testing, or systems engineering/integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and customer interactions
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment