Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer

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The Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for ensuring that our space systems, launch vehicles, and ground operations comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards.

The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Department based in Mojave, CA. This role is hybrid.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to relevant safety and reliability standards and regulations, particularly launch license and range safety compliance. Evaluate the compliance of vehicles and their missions with applicable technical regulations.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Conducting safety analyses like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify potential hazards and assess their severity, likelihood, and risk level.
• Reliability analysis: Performing reliability assessments on systems and components to predict potential failure modes and develop strategies to improve system reliability.
• Design review and input: Collaborating with design engineers to incorporate safety and reliability requirements into new designs and modifications.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating equipment failures to determine the underlying cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintenance strategy development: Working with maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance plans based on reliability analysis to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and safety analysis methodologies
• Proficiency in reliability engineering techniques such as FMEA, FTA, and RCA
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies
• Experience with computer-aided design tools and reliability prediction software
• Experience with at least one of the following: 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761
• Experience working with at least one of the following regulatory bodies: FAA, FCC, and/or US Air Force/Space Force (range compliance)
• Data analysis skills to interpret equipment failure data and identify trends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space launch vehicle systems, flight test programs, or operational space missions.
• Familiarity with launch range operations and safety systems at both governmental and private spaceports.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.