Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 3
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Reliability Systems Engineer
- Level 3
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer
- Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability predictions/assessments, de-rating analysis, allocation of reliability requirements, failure rate estimation/assessments, performing/facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), facilitate identification of critical items and documentation of controls/mitigations, and provide support to design reviews and failure investigations.
- Ability to understand and interpret electrical schematics/drawings, functional block diagrams, and accurately create reliability block diagrams.
- Ability to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
- Adapt with probability and statistical tools/principles to recognize and solve problems involving non-standard configurations/definitions of system success.
- Ability to utilize industry tools to conduct Reliability analysis.
Basic Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer
- Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 5+ years of engineering experience OR
- Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 3+ years of engineering experience OR
- PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 1+ year(s) of engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer
- Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design
- Ability to combine hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware, and systems
- Experience with performing a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and failure rate estimation
- PM&P and Electronics Design experience or exposure
- Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
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