Reliability Engineer

Job Title

Reliability Engineering Team Member

The Reliability Engineering team works across Anduril's entire product portfolio and supports programs from concept development through operational deployment. The team is responsible for developing reliability strategies, conducting predictive analysis, leading failure investigations, and implementing processes that improve system performance and mission success. Engineers on this team regularly interface with cross-functional stakeholders and are expected to influence technical decisions across organizations without direct authority.

Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Perform reliability modeling and predictive analysis including MTBF/MTTF calculations

Execute Weibull analysis and identify reliability trends using test and field data

Develop qualification, validation, environmental, life-cycle, and accelerated testing plans

Investigate product failures and lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities

Support design reviews including PDR, CDR, and manufacturing readiness assessments

Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to improve production reliability

Develop maintainability models and preventative maintenance strategies

Establish and improve reliability engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure

Drive reliability improvements throughout the entire product lifecycle

Reliability engineering

Reliability engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience in Reliability Engineering, Test Engineering, Design Engineering, or similar role

Experience with aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, military electronics, satellite systems, UAVs, or other safety-critical products

Expertise performing: FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability modeling, Weibull Analysis, MTBF/MTTF calculations

Experience developing qualification and validation testing requirements

Strong root cause analysis and failure investigation experience

Experience supporting hardware products through development and production

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $115.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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