Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and executing reliability strategies for high-power satellites with an accent on vehicle and constellation-level probability of success and availability. Focus on implementing HALT/HASS strategies, advanced semi-empirical modeling, and leading root cause investigations for critical hardware failures.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR regulations.

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup building the largest and highest-power satellite platforms for missions ranging from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Own the development and maintenance of top-level reliability requirements, models, and allocations.
• Define and drive HALT/HASS strategies, accelerated testing plans, and reliability growth programs.
• Establish reliability modelling frameworks using Weibull analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA).
• Integrate reliability analyses with program risk management to influence design, manufacturing, and test decisions.
• Lead root cause investigations on critical hardware failures and drive systemic corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers on reliability methods, analysis techniques, and best practices.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, hardware testing, or failure analysis in high-reliability industries.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" (citizen, lawful permanent resident, etc.) per ITAR export control regulations.

Nice to have

• M.S. or PhD in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Experience with ALT, thermal, vibration, and TVAC qualification and acceptance testing.
• Expertise with EEE components and semiconductor packaging for space applications.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Physics of Failure (PoF) methodologies and Design for Excellence (DFX).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Equity ownership in a high-growth space startup.
• Environment characterized by high ownership, broad scope, and a fast-paced atmosphere.