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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
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Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer
The Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer joins the Reliability Engineering team to ensure autonomous systems survive real-world conditions and deliver consistent performance across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on the Imaging product line, where the engineer serves as a reliability champion from early concept design through manufacturing transition. Key responsibilities include performing FMECA and Fault Tree analyses, conducting predictive reliability modeling using MIL-HDBK-217Plus and MIL-HDBK-472, executing design verification test plans, and performing Weibull analyses on field failure data. The candidate will also manage stress-derating analysis, track physical degradation parameters, and collaborate with hardware teams to investigate root causes of failures. Required expertise includes proficiency in MIL-STD standards, structured problem-solving methodologies like 8D or Fishbone diagrams, and experience with HALT, HASS, and environmental testing for complex systems including EO/IR technologies.
Conduct FMECA and Fault Tree analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes in product designs.
Perform predictive reliability analyses using industry standards to forecast field failures and calculate MTTF/MTBF.
Develop maintainability prediction models and support the creation of preventative maintenance and sparing plans.
Analyze field failure data using Weibull analysis to refine reliability models and improve future predictions.
Track physical and functional degradation parameters over time to predict end-of-life thresholds before failures occur.
Collaborate with hardware teams and labs to investigate root causes of failures and guide design iterations.
Develop statistical models to project warranty claims and provide data-driven risk assessments for internal stakeholders.
Create and communicate RAM reports to both internal engineering teams and external partners.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in a hardware-focused Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, or Quality Engineering role with an emphasis on life data analysis.
Expertise in reliability analysis techniques including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.
Familiarity with military standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629.
Experience setting up reliability engineering frameworks including support for production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and analysis.
Familiarity with structured root-cause analysis methodologies like 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or Kepner-Tregoe within a CAPA or FRACAS framework.
Experience in design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident presentation skills across all levels of leadership.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.