JOB TITLE: Reliability Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $56.20/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Develop and maintain component-level FMECA worksheets in accordance with MIL-STD-1629A (or equivalent)
Identify failure modes, causes, and effects on system performance
Assign criticality rankings and define mitigation strategies
Update FMECA analyses throughout the product lifecycle and capture lessons learned
Define accelerated life test plans using models such as Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson, or similar
Coordinate and support test execution with internal labs
Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions
Interpret large data sets and generate actionable insights
Develop and maintain test documentation and reports
Requirements:
Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3–5 years of hands-on reliability engineering experience
Experience with FMECA and accelerated aging/thermal cycling tests
Strong knowledge of reliability standards (MIL-STD-1629A, IEC 60812, etc.)
Understanding of failure physics, degradation mechanisms, and material behavior under stress
Experience developing and interpreting test plans using ASTM, IEC, or MIL standards
Strong analytical, root cause, and data interpretation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain documentation control
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Model-Based Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo)
Familiarity with reliability software (ReliaSoft, Weibull++, ANSYS Reliability)
Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, R, Python)
Hands-on hardware testing and troubleshooting experience
Experience managing subcontractors in reliability-related efforts
Strong problem-solving skills with innovative and analytical thinking
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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