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Reliability Engineer

Orlando, FL 32861

Posted: 04/29/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c0_H4T3KOPHcQyoQ0wsKWYo= Pay Rate: 46.11 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 15907

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Reliability Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $46.11/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 Secret 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 (MIL-STD-1629A or equivalent)

  • Identify failure modes, causes, and effects on system performance

  • Assign criticality rankings and define mitigation strategies

  • Update FMECA results throughout the product lifecycle and capture lessons learned

  • Define accelerated life test plans using models such as Arrhenius and Coffin-Manson

  • Coordinate and support test execution with internal labs

  • Analyze test data and provide reliability insights and recommendations

  • Support root cause analysis and risk assessments

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance to Start. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

  • 1–3 years of hands-on reliability engineering experience

  • Experience with FMECA and accelerated aging/thermal cycling tests

  • Knowledge of reliability standards (MIL-STD-1629A, IEC 60812, etc.)

  • Understanding of failure physics, degradation mechanisms, and material behavior

  • Experience developing/interpreting test plans (ASTM, IEC, MIL standards)

  • Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and documentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • FMECA & reliability analysis

  • Accelerated life testing

  • Root cause analysis

  • Data analysis & statistical modeling

  • Technical documentation & reporting

  • 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 experience with hardware testing and troubleshooting

  • Ability to solve complex technical problems

  • Experience managing subcontractors or external partners

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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Meet Your Recruiter

Kimberly Wade

Kimberly Wade is a Technical Recruiter specializing in Stress and Design Engineering. With over seven years of experience in the staffing industry, Kimberly embarked on her career journey with a solid foundation in manufacturing and engineering.

Kimberly’s mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent and organizations in need. She firmly believes that aligning the right individuals with the correct positions is the cornerstone of a company's success.

With her expertise and diligence, Kimberly is shaping careers and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the organizations she serves.

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