Axiom Space
Reliability Engineer
Houston
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisLogisticsCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringResearchLeadershipPublic Speaking
About the role
- Conduct detailed system, assembly, and component level Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) along with criticality analysis.
- Experience and/or knowledge in the performance of spacecraft probability strategic assessments.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy, including implementation practices and processes.
- Develop and apply data analysis techniques for mechanical and electrical and/or electro-mechanical designs, including statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction.
- Generate reliability predictions, such as Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF), for new product designs through analysis or accelerated aging tests and to inform maintenance and logistics in sparing posture.
- Collaborate with engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.
- Collaborate with technical engineers to identify critical items of the system for implementing a strategy for verification and ensuring a safe and reliable system.
- Collaborate with all engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
- Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Provide technical support at design reviews and test activities as required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline).
- 10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control, modeling/prediction.
- Related experience in the reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems is desired.
- Experience in analyzing and processing flight hardware failure data to calculate or refine product reliability metrics and recommend improvement measures.
- A broad background in space systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, ground systems support, payloads, and space missions and operations development.
- Detailed knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related.
- Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired.
- Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Nice to have
- Experience in performing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD).
- Preferred experience in the use of software tools, such as SAPHIRE, and PTC Windchill Quality Solutions (formerly Relex).
Skills
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
- Core Competencies:
- Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
- Accountability
- Technical Rigor
- Execution Discipline
- Pride of Delivery
Benefits
- Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.
Company info
- driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Reliability Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
- Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.
- We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.
Equal opportunity
- Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
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