Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer Huntsville, AL Posted: 10/12/2026
Associate - W2
We have an outstanding Contract position for a Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Huntsville, AL surrounding area.
US Citizenship is required.**
Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**
Provide actionable recommendations to improve product reliability and safety. Collaborate with engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate reliability principles into design processes.
Design and implement reliability test plans for new products and processes. Analyze test anomalies and ensure adherence to quality standards through application of reliability engineering techniques.
Drive program compliance with Reliability and System Safety procedures and standard work requirements.
Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments and lead fault tree analyses related to product anomalies.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline along with a minimum of 4 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience.
Technical communication skills.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience.
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Nice-to-haves
Advanced degree in a related field.
Prior technical experience in reliability or systems safety, preferably in aerospace or defense sectors, including development of FEMCAs and PFMECAs and the application of MIL-STD-882E.
Formal coursework in Reliability Engineering.
Knowledge of solid rocket motor systems is desired.
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