Hardware Reliability Engineer

Manna Drone Delivery

. Perform system safety and reliability assessments across aircraft systems and subsystems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering principles, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs), risk assessment, and root-cause analysis, while effectively communicating reliability risks and engineering requirements. Proven ability to establish measurable reliability targets and support aircraft development and certification processes.

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Reliability Engineering PrinciplesDesign Failure Mode And Effects Analyses (DFMEAs)Risk AssessmentRoot-Cause AnalysisAerospace Reliability Experience

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Hard Skills

Reliability AnalysisSafety AnalysisFailure ModesAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDocumentationData AnalysisReliability TargetsEngineering RequirementsTest Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CommunicationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSafety-Critical SystemsAirworthinessRegulatory StandardsOperational Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform system safety and reliability assessments across aircraft systems and subsystems
Lead the development, maintenance, and application of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs)
Develop a ground-up understanding of aircraft reliability, including component- and subsystem-level failure modes and dependencies
Establish measurable reliability targets for subsystems in partnership with design and engineering teams
Identify, assess, and communicate the highest-priority reliability risks
Recommend risk-reduction and reliability-improvement actions based on engineering analysis, test data, and operational experience
Support verification and validation activities to confirm that reliability requirements and targets have been met
Analyse test results, field data, failure reports, and operational trends to identify emerging issues and drive corrective actions
Work closely with the Airworthiness team to provide reliability evidence that meets stringent aircraft regulatory standards
Report to the Head of Hardware Architecture, Reliability, and Validation
Create visibility into significant reliability risks, establish actionable subsystem targets, and help build a disciplined reliability program supporting safe aircraft operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems, or reliability engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum 5+ years of working experience
Experience performing reliability or safety analysis for complex, safety-critical system
Strong understanding of reliability-engineering principles, failure modes, risk assessment, and root-cause analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to translate reliability risks and operational data into clear engineering requirements and design recommendations
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving products and operations
Nice to have: 8+ years of relevant experience in an aerospace reliability function
Practical experience developing and facilitating DFMEAs
Experience establishing reliability targets and allocating them across systems and subsystems
Experience using test, maintenance, or in-service operational data to improve product reliability
Experience supporting aircraft development, certification, entry into service, or fleet operations