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Reliability Engineering Manager

Anduril· Quality Reliability & System Safety : Reliability & System Safety : Reliability Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $253kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Reliability Engineering leader responsible for developing and implementing robust reliability frameworks across multiple product domains, guiding teams from concept to mass deployment, and ensuring operational resilience for Anduril’s hardware-software integrated systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the performance of a team of Reliability Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on reliability principles, best practices, and artifact development
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to support multiple concurrent programs, and drive recruiting efforts to maintain growth trajectory
  • Conduct performance management, career development planning, and succession planning
  • Develop and implement tailored reliability & maintainability program plans aligned with Anduril and customer needs
  • Define and communicate the Reliability organization's vision, goals, and framework to standardize development efforts across the business and integrate Reliability processes across all stages of product development
  • Conduct and review complex reliability artifacts, including FMEA/FMECAs, Fault Tree Analysis, and Qualification Test Plans
  • Develop reliability requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement solutions at system, sub-system, and component levels
  • Lead maintainability efforts, including predictive maintenance analysis, preventive maintenance procedure development, and operational performance metrics
  • Manage product/program risk databases and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on reliability-related matters
  • Drive continuous improvement in reliability processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry Reliability standards
  • Contribute to proposal efforts and support business development activities, as required
  • Provide executive-level reporting and communications on team performance, program status, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
  • 7+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
  • Proven track record building, scaling, and managing technical teams of 5+ engineers for complex advanced hardware programs
  • Deep technical expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, 217PLUS, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629 or other relevant industry standards
  • Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross-functionally at all levels
  • Strategic thinking with ability to balance hands-on technical work with management responsibilities
  • Eligibility to receive and maintain a U.S. security clearance, as required

Skills

Required:Reliability analysis techniquesProgram leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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