JOB TITLE: Reliability Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $56.20/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Develop and maintain component-level FMECA worksheets in accordance with MIL-STD-1629A (or equivalent)
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Identify failure modes, causes, and effects on system performance
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Assign criticality rankings and define mitigation strategies
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Update FMECA analyses throughout the product lifecycle and capture lessons learned
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Define accelerated life test plans using models such as Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson, or similar
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Coordinate and support test execution with internal labs
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Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions
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Interpret large data sets and generate actionable insights
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Develop and maintain test documentation and reports
Requirements:
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Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
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3 5 years of hands-on reliability engineering experience
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Experience with FMECA and accelerated aging/thermal cycling tests
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Strong knowledge of reliability standards (MIL-STD-1629A, IEC 60812, etc.)
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Understanding of failure physics, degradation mechanisms, and material behavior under stress
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Experience developing and interpreting test plans using ASTM, IEC, or MIL standards
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Strong analytical, root cause, and data interpretation skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain documentation control
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Strong communication and technical writing skills
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Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with Model-Based Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo)
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Familiarity with reliability software (ReliaSoft, Weibull++, ANSYS Reliability)
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Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, R, Python)
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Hands-on hardware testing and troubleshooting experience
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Experience managing subcontractors in reliability-related efforts
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Strong problem-solving skills with innovative and analytical thinking
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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