{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f00a62ba767cee4279780a8b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f00a62ba767cee4279780a8b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f00a62ba767cee4279780a8b","title":"Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer","description":"The Role\nYou will own the development and execution of reliability strategies that enable our spacecraft to meet ambitious vehicle and constellation-level targets for probability of success and availability. You will define reliability requirements, build and apply advanced semi‑empirical modeling techniques, and drive testing programs that identify and mitigate risks early in development. This role sits at the intersection of design, test, systems, and manufacturing, where you will integrate reliability models with program risk management and flow down clear, actionable requirements across subsystems. You will lead root cause investigations on critical hardware issues and play a key role in evolving K2’s reliability strategy as we scale toward high‑volume satellite production. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment and is excited to build the reliability foundation for a new generation of large, capable spacecraft.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOwn the development and maintenance of top‑level reliability requirements, models, and allocations to meet vehicle and constellation‑level targets for probability of success and availability\n\nDefine and drive HALT/HASS strategies, accelerated testing plans, and reliability growth programs across spacecraft development and production\n\nEstablish and evolve reliability modeling frameworks, including Weibull analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)\n\nIntegrate reliability analyses with program risk management and drive actionable insights that influence design, manufacturing, and test decisions\n\nFlow down reliability requirements to subsystems, including margins, screening levels, derating guidelines, and test requirements, and ensure consistent application across programs\n\nLead root cause investigations on critical hardware failures and drive systemic corrective actions that improve product robustness and mission reliability\n\nCollaborate closely with design, systems, test, and manufacturing teams to embed reliability principles early in the development process and optimize for mass production\n\nMentor junior engineers on reliability methods, analysis techniques, and best practices while contributing to the growth of the reliability function at K2 Space\n\nQualifications\n\nB.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or other related discipline\n\n5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, hardware testing, failure analysis, or related fields in the space, automotive, semiconductor, or other high‑reliability industries\n\nNice to have\n\nM.S. or PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or other related discipline\n\nExperience developing and executing life testing methods, including accelerated life testing (ALT) and reliability growth programs\n\nExperience with thermal, vibration, and TVAC qualification and acceptance testing approaches\n\nExperience with EEE components (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical), including semiconductor devices and packaging technologies, in high‑reliability or space applications\n\nExperience building reliability prediction models (Weibull, Monte Carlo, reliability block diagrams) and performing system‑level analyses (FTA, PRA)\n\nStrong foundation in statistical modeling and data analysis, with experience developing custom models for engineering or production data. Interest in or exposure to machine learning techniques is a plus\n\nProficiency in programming languages (such as Python or C++) for data analysis, statistical modeling, and reliability calculations\n\nFamiliarity with derating practices, Design for Excellence (DFX), and requirements flow‑down in complex hardware systems\n\nExperience with Physics of Failure (PoF) methodologies and identification of dominant failure mechanisms in electronic hardware and EEE components\n\nExperience with reliability growth tracking or working toward probability of success / availability targets on vehicles or constellations\n\nStrong cross‑functional communication skills and ability to clearly present technical findings to both engineering and leadership teams\n\nExperience in a fast‑paced startup or new‑space environment with high ownership and broad scope\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nBase salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company\n\nSalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level\n\nComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks\n\nExport Compliance\nAs defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.\n\nEqual Opportunity\nK2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"K2spacecorporation","rawCompany":"k2spacecorporation","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.889Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer","description":"The Role\nYou will own the development and execution of reliability strategies that enable our spacecraft to meet ambitious vehicle and constellation-level targets for probability of success and availability. You will define reliability requirements, build and apply advanced semi‑empirical modeling techniques, and drive testing programs that identify and mitigate risks early in development. This role sits at the intersection of design, test, systems, and manufacturing, where you will integrate reliability models with program risk management and flow down clear, actionable requirements across subsystems. You will lead root cause investigations on critical hardware issues and play a key role in evolving K2’s reliability strategy as we scale toward high‑volume satellite production. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment and is excited to build the reliability foundation for a new generation of large, capable spacecraft.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOwn the development and maintenance of top‑level reliability requirements, models, and allocations to meet vehicle and constellation‑level targets for probability of success and availability\n\nDefine and drive HALT/HASS strategies, accelerated testing plans, and reliability growth programs across spacecraft development and production\n\nEstablish and evolve reliability modeling frameworks, including Weibull analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)\n\nIntegrate reliability analyses with program risk management and drive actionable insights that influence design, manufacturing, and test decisions\n\nFlow down reliability requirements to subsystems, including margins, screening levels, derating guidelines, and test requirements, and ensure consistent application across programs\n\nLead root cause investigations on critical hardware failures and drive systemic corrective actions that improve product robustness and mission reliability\n\nCollaborate closely with design, systems, test, and manufacturing teams to embed reliability principles early in the development process and optimize for mass production\n\nMentor junior engineers on reliability methods, analysis techniques, and best practices while contributing to the growth of the reliability function at K2 Space\n\nQualifications\n\nB.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or other related discipline\n\n5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, hardware testing, failure analysis, or related fields in the space, automotive, semiconductor, or other high‑reliability industries\n\nNice to have\n\nM.S. or PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or other related discipline\n\nExperience developing and executing life testing methods, including accelerated life testing (ALT) and reliability growth programs\n\nExperience with thermal, vibration, and TVAC qualification and acceptance testing approaches\n\nExperience with EEE components (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical), including semiconductor devices and packaging technologies, in high‑reliability or space applications\n\nExperience building reliability prediction models (Weibull, Monte Carlo, reliability block diagrams) and performing system‑level analyses (FTA, PRA)\n\nStrong foundation in statistical modeling and data analysis, with experience developing custom models for engineering or production data. Interest in or exposure to machine learning techniques is a plus\n\nProficiency in programming languages (such as Python or C++) for data analysis, statistical modeling, and reliability calculations\n\nFamiliarity with derating practices, Design for Excellence (DFX), and requirements flow‑down in complex hardware systems\n\nExperience with Physics of Failure (PoF) methodologies and identification of dominant failure mechanisms in electronic hardware and EEE components\n\nExperience with reliability growth tracking or working toward probability of success / availability targets on vehicles or constellations\n\nStrong cross‑functional communication skills and ability to clearly present technical findings to both engineering and leadership teams\n\nExperience in a fast‑paced startup or new‑space environment with high ownership and broad scope\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nBase salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company\n\nSalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level\n\nComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks\n\nExport Compliance\nAs defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.\n\nEqual Opportunity\nK2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.889Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:41:21.889Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"K2spacecorporation","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Los Angeles","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f00a62ba767cee4279780a8b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f00a62ba767cee4279780a8b"}}