JPC - 203352 - Engineering - Reliability Engineer

Job Summary: Reliability Engineer – Orlando, FL

About the Role

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Reliability Engineer, driving robust product performance and lifecycle validation. You will be central to advancing reliability practices through detailed FMECA, accelerated aging evaluations, and meaningful cross-functional collaboration. This position offers hands-on exposure to innovative test methods and the opportunity to directly impact product quality and customer trust.

Responsibilities

• Conduct component-level Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA) in accordance with MIL STD 1629A and internal standards

• Identify, assess, and document failure modes, causes, and impacts on system reliability

• Assign criticality rankings and develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks

• Update FMECA documentation throughout product development, capturing and applying lessons learned

• Define objectives and acceleration factors for accelerated lifecycle and thermal cycling testing using advanced reliability models (e.g., Arrhenius, Coffin Manson)

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee test plans, ensuring efficient execution with internal laboratories

• Collaborate closely with design engineers, materials scientists, program managers, and test teams

• Interpret test results and translate data into actionable reliability improvements

• Maintain documentation control while managing multiple test programs and analyses

• Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• 1-3 years of hands-on reliability engineering experience

• Demonstrated expertise in FMECA and accelerated aging/thermal cycling tests

• Proficiency in reliability standards such as MIL STD 1629A, IEC 60812

• Strong knowledge of failure physics, degradation mechanisms, and material performance

• Ability to develop and interpret test plans using ASTM, IEC, or MIL methods

• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills

• Proven skills in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and data-driven insights

• Effective multitasking and documentation management abilities

• Preferred Skills

• Model-Based Engineering tool familiarity (e.g., Cameo)

• Experience with reliability/statistical software (ReliaSoft, Weibull++, ANSYS Reliability, Minitab, R, Python)

• Practical hands-on hardware test and troubleshooting experience

• Analytical problem solving and innovative thinking

• Experience managing subcontractors in reliability engineering

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Career advancement opportunities into senior reliability and engineering leadership roles

• Collaborative, supportive team environment

• Exposure to advanced test methodologies and cross-disciplinary innovation

• Access to continuing education and professional development resources

• How to Apply Ready to elevate product reliability and be a key contributor to engineering excellence? Apply now with your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience in FMECA, reliability testing, and cross-functional collaboration.