Senior Parts and Reliability Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the parts engineering program, which encompasses EEE parts selection, derating analysis, screening, and qualification for hardware intended for space flight.

• Create and uphold the Approved Parts List (APL), Preferred Parts List (PPL), and related parts control procedures.

• Oversee reliability engineering efforts, including FMEA/FMECA, worst-case analysis, stress analysis, and reliability forecasting.

• Assess and manage non-standard parts, GIDEP alerts, and issues related to parts obsolescence.

• Assist in radiation tolerance evaluations, such as TID and SEE assessments, for components designed for space environments.

• Collaborate with design, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams to select parts and materials for optical payloads and satellite subsystems.

• Develop and enhance parts engineering and reliability processes, work instructions, and documentation for the AS9100 Rev D quality management system.

• Aid in supplier quality evaluations related to parts procurement, counterfeit-parts prevention in accordance with AS5553, and ensure traceability.

• Act as a representative for parts and reliability engineering during PDR, CDR, and TRR design reviews, providing risk assessments to program management.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to maintaining technical integrity and mission assurance excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the space/aerospace industry.

• Previous experience with a satellite, optical payload, or launch vehicle manufacturer.

• Familiarity with NASA or DoD space system standards, including NPR 8705.4, SMC-S-009, MIL-STD-1547, and MIL-STD-883.

• A positive attitude towards individual and team collaboration, especially with teams across different geographical locations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred: Over 15 years of experience in the space/aerospace sector.

• Preferred: Understanding of DFARS/ITAR compliance issues in parts sourcing.

• Preferred: Experience in establishing parts engineering programs from the ground up at an early-stage company.

• Preferred: Proficient knowledge of PLM/parts database tools.

• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, a protected individual under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to secure necessary authorization from the US Department of State.

🏝️ Benefits

• Open Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k Matching

• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA

• Wellness Stipend

• Work From Home Stipend

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability plans

• Commuter Benefit

• Education Reimbursement

• A workplace that supports mental health and holds Bell Seal certification.