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Reliability Engineer

Actalent
Poway, CA Other
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2025

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to conduct thorough reliability modeling and analyses for systems and components. This role involves supporting the design of solutions that meet reliability and availability requirements throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff, providing adaptable support and innovative approaches to complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct reliability modeling and analyses for systems and components, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), Worst Case Timing Analysis (WCTA), Electrical Parts Stress Analysis (PSA), and Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
  • Develop reliability predictions and Limited Life Analysis (LLA) to ensure compliance with numerical reliability and mission life requirements.
  • Create reliability analyses and reports for program deliverables, and provide Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) engineering support.
  • Participate in parts selection process, Material Review Board, and Failure Review Board activities.
  • Lead Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action (FRACA) efforts and update reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis based on field data.
  • Support systems through the entire lifecycle of the product, including concept, product development, integration and test, and post-market support.
  • Collaborate on design, integration, and test matters, and support other teams and disciplines as needed.
  • Support program design and readiness reviews, operation of engineering systems, and document any problems.
  • Contribute to internal development and new business opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development reliability requirements and provide documentation and perform technical presentations.
  • Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and reliability analysis activities.
  • Provide direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of experienced professional staff.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.

Essential Skills

  • Extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
  • Ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines or milestones.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interface with other departments and professionals.
  • Capability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact and provide leadership and guidance.
  • Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
  • Customer-focused approach to formulating plans based on innovative new designs to resolve advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, and work extended hours as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in high power systems, electrical systems, and electro-magnetic systems.
  • Experience in aerospace defense.

Work Environment

This role involves working with high power and electrical systems, requiring an understanding of electro-magnetic systems. The work environment is dynamic and may require extended hours. Collaboration and communication with various levels of engineering staff are essential, and the position demands maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70 - $90

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