The Mid-Level ECS Reliability Engineer leads reliability engineering activities for ventilation and humidity control systems within aerospace environmental control systems (ECS). This role involves analyzing system performance, identifying failure modes, and driving reliability improvements to ensure robust cabin environmental quality and regulatory compliance. The engineer works closely with design, test, manufacturing, and maintenance teams to implement corrective actions, validate reliability growth, and support certification efforts.
Lead reliability analysis efforts including FMEA, fault tree analysis (FTA), and reliability block diagrams for ventilation and humidity control components.
Analyze system and field data to identify reliability risks, failure trends, and areas for improvement.
Develop, review, and execute reliability test plans, including accelerated life testing and environmental stress testing.
Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot root causes of system failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, failure rates) and track improvements over product lifecycle.
Support design reviews by assessing reliability impact of design changes and recommending mitigations.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of reliability models and databases.
Prepare detailed reliability reports, presenting findings and recommendations to engineering and management teams.
Assist in ensuring compliance with aerospace environmental control system standards and certification requirements (e.g., FAR 25, DO-160, ARP 4754).
Mentor junior engineers or interns and foster continuous improvement in reliability engineering practices.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (required).
Master’s degree in Reliability Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is a plus.
Experience:
3–5 years of reliability engineering experience in aerospace or highly regulated industries, preferably with ECS or ventilation/humidity control systems.
Proven experience conducting FMEA, root cause analysis, and reliability testing.
Experience correlating reliability data with test results and field performance.
Technical Skills:
Proficient with reliability analysis tools and software (e.g., ReliaSoft, Weibull++, or similar).
Familiarity with aerospace environmental control systems architecture and components, especially ventilation and humidity controls.
Working knowledge of reliability test methods and standards.
Basic programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and automation are advantageous.
Experience with aerospace certification standards and processes.
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and data sets.
Effective communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Proactive and organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and projects.
Mentoring and leadership potential.