Reliability Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Track vehicle and VTB hardware reliability metrics, including MTBF, failure rates, maintenance history, and spare utilization .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on metrics such as MTBF and failure rates. Proficient in FMEA/FMECA methodologies and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Reliability EngineeringFMEA/FMECA AnalysisFailure AnalysisMTBF MetricsPreventive Maintenance Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Reliability MetricsFailure Rate AnalysisRoot Cause InvestigationReliability Prediction MethodsCorrective Action ProcessesReliability Acceptance CriteriaQualification Test MatrixAnomaly DispositionReliability Dashboard MaintenanceDesign for Reliability

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringHigh-Reliability ElectronicsDefenseSystems EngineeringMaintenance History

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Track vehicle and VTB hardware reliability metrics, including MTBF, failure rates, maintenance history, and spare utilization
Maintain reliability dashboards and report trends to program leadership
Manage preventive maintenance schedules for bench and test equipment
Coordinate with the test team on preventive maintenance execution and documentation
Lead or support FMEA/FMECA activities for Design for Reliability decisions
Perform failure analysis on test anomalies and recommend design or process corrective actions
Develop production line reliability acceptance criteria, incoming inspection requirements, and qualification-by-similarity analyses
Support production line qualification through reliability growth tracking, test escape prevention processes, and qualification test matrix adequacy reviews
Interface with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality on reliability requirements, failure-mode mitigation, and corrective-action closure
Maintain reliability analysis documentation and support program design reviews with reliability data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
4+ years of experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, or systems engineering in an aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics program
Experience developing or supporting FMEA/FMECA analyses for complex hardware systems
Background in failure analysis methods and root cause investigation for hardware anomalies
Familiarity with reliability metrics including MTBF, failure rate, and availability
Familiarity with standard reliability prediction methods such as MIL-HDBK-217 or equivalent
Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present reliability findings and recommendations to program leadership
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Standard background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors