Specialist, Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Perform reliability and safety analyses across a diverse product portfolio .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCanoga Park • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $92,500 - $171,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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

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Reliability AnalysisFMECAs and PFME CAsProbabilistic Risk AssessmentsMIL-STD-882EReliability Engineering Techniques

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Hard Skills

Reliability PredictionsSubsystem Hazard AnalysesReliability Test PlansFault Tree AnalysesQuality Standards Adherence

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

US Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSolid Rocket Motor Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform reliability and safety analyses across a diverse product portfolio
Develop and maintain reliability and safety models, including FMECAs, reliability predictions, subsystem hazard analyses, and range safety assessments
Communicate 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 using reliability engineering techniques
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, preferably in aerospace or defense sectors
Experience with reliability analysis, FMECAs and PFME CAs, and MIL-STD-882E
Formal coursework in Reliability Engineering preferred
Knowledge of solid rocket motor systems desired
Willingness 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