Systems Engineer, Component Reliability
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Title:
Spec, Component Reliability Engineer
Job Code: 40152
Job Location:
San Diego, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee works 9 of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off)
Job DescriptionThe Reliability Component Engineer provides required support to design and project engineering during the development, pre‑production, and production phases of new and heritage products and designs. The engineer also functions as the responsible Reliability Engineer and serves as the focal point for all reliability analyses, component selections, and actions for the assigned product or product line.
Essential Functions- Provide reliability engineering expertise and support on Space and other High‑Reliability programs
- Review customer Statements of Work (SOWs) and specifications to identify and evaluate requirements.
- Assess electronic designs for compliance with program and industry reliability requirements.
- Generate plans, procedures, and analyses (FMECA, Derating, Prediction, RMAT, etc.) for military and aerospace programs as required by MIL/NASA standards and/or contract.
- Interface internally with Electrical Design Engineers, Component Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Quality Engineers in support of reliability analyses and other efforts.
- Perform and review key reliability analyses:
Prediction, Derating, FMECA, etc. - Apply military and aerospace industry reliability criteria (MIL‑HDBK‑217F, MIL‑STD‑1547B, etc.) to analyses and coordinate adjustments for compliance with designers.
- Support design compliance with key EEE Component standards including EEE‑INST‑002, NASA‑STD‑8739.11 and MSFC‑STD‑3012.
- Ability to obtain a DoD clearance.
- BS degree in a technical field (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Material Science, or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Advanced degrees (Masters or PhD) in a related field may substitute for some work experience.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Willingness to learn and work in both a support capacity and as a lead on differing functions.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Excellent time management and ability to balance multiple tasks and projects.
- Active DoD clearance.
- Working knowledge of Windchill (formerly Relex) reliability software.
- Knowledge and working history with space and radiation effects (TID, DD, SEE).
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 – $171,500. L3
Harris offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs and options available to an employee may vary based on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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