Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Reliability (R6440)
Seattle, Washington · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in reliability engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads reliability engineering for aircraft systems across development, integration, testing, and operations to improve aircraft availability and mission success.
What you'll do
- Develop aircraft reliability requirements, plans, and budgets; track reliability against targets.
- Perform reliability analyses, including FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBD, predictions, and Weibull analysis; identify design improvements and risks.
- Analyze test, supplier, maintenance, and field data; communicate reliability performance and corrective actions to customers and program leadership.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
- 5+ years of related technical experience.
- Direct experience supporting aircraft development, integration, testing, sustainment, or operations; experience managing reliability budgets.
- Proficiency with reliability methods and analysis tools; ability to obtain and maintain any program-required security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience on military aircraft, unmanned aircraft, or other defense aerospace platforms.
- Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD, EPRD, RIAC 217Plus, or equivalent methods and databases.
Tools
ReliaSoft, Windchill Quality Solutions, Isograph, RAM Commander, MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD, EPRD, RIAC 217Plus
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