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Reliability Engineer

Orlando, FL 32861

Posted: 04/27/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c0g985ivm87h0QCiGlpzIkE= Pay Rate: 56.20 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 15841

Job Description

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.

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 hardware testing and troubleshooting experience

  • Experience managing subcontractors in reliability-related efforts

  • Strong problem-solving skills with innovative and analytical thinking

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

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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