Sr. Reliability Engineer

Anduril
Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril's Reliability Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our team in support of our Warfighter Systems programs. The Reliability Engineering team collaborates with our broader Engineering organization to ensure our products meet or exceed mission performance requirements, withstand challenging environmental conditions, and satisfy all customer specifications. We develop and implement cutting-edge Reliability processes and methodologies to secure scalable, long-term business success.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability tools and methodologies to drive excellence in our Reliability programs. You will support the Systems, Hardware, & Software Engineering teams across the product development lifecycle by guiding Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, predictive analysis, qualification test planning, field performance monitoring, and root cause & corrective action activities for your product(s). The right person for this role has knowledge of design and development with a reliability focus on wearable technology or augmented reality systems, as well as exposure to test, analysis, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a production environment. If you are someone who has hands-on experience throughout the new product development life cycle from concept to customer delivery, loves to build world-class Reliability processes, can work efficiently across multi disciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO




  • Support and review system block diagrams, interface control documents, and schematics for compliance, redundancy, and accuracy against requirements and concept of operations.

  • Lead Failure Modes & Effects Analysis efforts and collaborate with cross-functional Engineering teams to implement product improvements for Reliability.

  • Perform reliability analysis to determine MTTF/MTBF, MTBSA, MTBEFF, etc. utilizing Anduril requirements, specifications, and relevant industry standards (i.e. 217Plus).

  • Develop Qualification Test, ALT, and/or HALT plans to ensure appropriate requirements coverage, and work with Test Engineering to fixture, instrument, and execute test campaigns.

  • Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of Preventative Maintenance & Sparing plans.

  • Perform Weibull analysis and Reliability Growth modeling utilizing data from Qualification campaigns and from fielded assets.

  • Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure inspection and acceptance test gates are in place and documented against requirements.

  • Use data analysis techniques to highlight key problem areas for deployed products, and drive root cause analysis & corrective action implementation to closure.

  • Develop and implement Reliability processes for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development.

  • Support Development Milestone Reviews through identification of appropriate entry and exit criteria, and work with Quality Engineering to guide the hand off process to production.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS




  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, or Test Engineer

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

  • Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for wearable technology and/or augmented reality systems

  • Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-HDBK-217 Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-1629

  • Experience setting up a Reliability Engineering framework for a product or program, including support of production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and data analysis

  • Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Reliability Growth modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis

  • Experience with generating qualification testing requirements and executing tests to proactively characterize product behavior and performance

  • Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence

  • Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership

  • Eligibility to obtain & maintain a US Security Clearance, as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS




  • M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

  • Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL

  • Test Plan development, fixture design, test set-up, and hands on test execution experience

  • Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), ALT (Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, and/or Mechanical Testing

  • Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, Confluence, and JIRA software suites

  • Technical writing experience developing requirements, standards, specifications, user guides, and policies

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits


  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits


  • Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

  • Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan


  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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Posted 2026-01-07

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