Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop and maintain reliability and safety models, including FMECAs, reliability predictions, subsystem hazard analyses, and range safety assessments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCanoga Park • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $92,500 - $171,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering and System Safety, with a strong focus on developing reliability models, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to communicate findings and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability.

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Reliability AnalysisFMECAsProbabilistic Risk AssessmentsFault Tree AnalysisReliability Test Plans

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Hard Skills

Reliability EngineeringSystem SafetyReliability PredictionsSubsystem Hazard AnalysesQuality Standards AdherenceMIL-STD-882ESolid Rocket Motor SystemsDesign Processes IntegrationTest Anomaly AnalysisRecommendations for Product Reliability

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

US Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseReliability System SafetyGraduate DegreeMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringFormal Coursework in Reliability Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain reliability and safety models, including FMECAs, reliability predictions, subsystem hazard analyses, and range safety assessments
Communicate reliability and safety analysis findings to stakeholders
Provide recommendations to improve product reliability and safety
Collaborate with engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate reliability principles into design processes
Design and implement reliability test plans for new products and processes
Analyze test anomalies and ensure adherence to quality standards
Drive program compliance with Reliability and System Safety procedures and standard work requirements
Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments
Lead fault tree analyses related to product anomalies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline strongly preferred
Advanced degree in a related field preferred
Active US Secret Security Clearance preferred
Technical experience in aerospace or defense sectors preferred
Experience with reliability analysis, FMECAs, PFME[C]As, and MIL-STD-882E preferred
Formal coursework in Reliability Engineering preferred
Knowledge of solid rocket motor systems desired
Ability to travel 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off