Reliability Engineer

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.

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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