Hardware Reliability Engineer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough reliability testing and analysis of satellite user terminal and landing station hardware components and systems
• Define requirements for Mean Time Before Failure at the component level to meet calculated reliability at the system level per target market product definition
• Develop and execute reliability test plans, including environmental stress testing, accelerated life testing, and failure mode analysis (FMA)
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to identify potential reliability issues and implement design improvements based on test results
• Perform statistical analysis of test data to evaluate product reliability, predict failures, and recommend improvements
• Generate detailed test reports and present findings to stakeholders, providing clear recommendations for product enhancements
• Participate actively in design reviews to ensure reliability requirements are met and Design For Excellence (DfX) including Design for Manufacturability, Design for Cost/Procurement, Design for Assembly and Design for Testability principles are applied
• Evaluate supplier components and materials for reliability compliance and performance suitability and provide requirements for field replacement and repair strategies
• Define and implement reliability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor product reliability throughout its lifecycle
• Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices related to hardware reliability testing and analysis

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in satellite communication or aerospace industries
• Proficient in reliability testing methodologies such as HALT, HASS, FMEA, and environmental testing; terminal regulatory and homologation knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis tools for reliability assessment
• Familiarity with reliability prediction software (e.g., ReliaSoft, Relex, Windchill) is advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of satellite user terminal hardware architecture and components
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION:

• This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role offers hybrid work environment
• Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment
• International travel is required
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• The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain a Reliability Clearance