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Systems Engineer, Component Reliability

San Diego, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Reliability Component Engineer provides required support to design and project engineering during the development, pre-production, and production phases of new and heritage products and designs. He/she also functions as the responsible Reliability Engineer and as such will be the focal point for all reliability analyses, component selections and actions for his/her products or product lines.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide reliability engineering expertise and support on Space and other High-Reliability programs
  • Review customer Statements of Work (SOW's) and specifications to identify and evaluate requirements.
  • Assess electronic designs for compliance to program and industry reliability requirements.
  • Generate plans, procedures, and analyses (FMECA, Derating, Prediction, RMAT, etc.) for military and aerospace programs as required by MIL/NASA standards and/or contract.
  • Interface internally with Electrical Design Engineers, Component Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Quality Engineers in support of reliability analyses and other efforts.
  • Perform and review key Reliability Analyses: Prediction, Derating, FMECA, etc.
  • Apply military and aerospace industry reliability criteria (MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-STD-1547B, etc) to analyses and coordinate adjustments for compliance with designers.
  • Support design compliance to key EEE Component standards including EEE-INST-002, NASA-STD-8739.11 and MSFC-STD-3012
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

  • BS degree in a technical field (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Material Science or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Advanced degrees (Masters or PhD) in a related field may be substituted for some work experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers is strongly emphasized
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and work in both a support capacity and as a lead on differing functions.
  • Computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) 
  • Strong time management capable of balancing multiple tasks and projects
  • An active DoD clearance
  • Working knowledge of Windchill (formerly Relex) reliability software
  • Knowledge and working history with space and radiation effects (TID, DD, SEE)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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