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Reliability Engineer

Saalex · Ridgecrest · United States

$140,000–$180,000 per yearFull time

Posted: 8/11/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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Saalex is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Rigecrest, CA. The selected candidate will provide reliability engineering support by administering FRACAS processes, reviewing and resolving trouble/failure reports, performing structured root cause analysis (RCA), driving corrective actions to verified effectiveness, and developing required reliability/quality documentation in accordance with program and contract requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $140k-$180k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

  • Administer all aspects of the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process.
  • Review, evaluate, disposition, and resolve trouble, problem, and failure reports.
  • Lead investigations and perform structured root cause analysis (RCA) using established methods.
  • Develop corrective action plans and track corrective actions through closure.
  • Verify the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
  • Perform statistical and trend analysis using FRACAS and reliability data.
  • Develop and maintain reliability, quality, RCA, and corrective action documentation in accordance with program and contractual requirements.
  • Prepare RCA reports supported by evidence and documented corrective action plans.
  • Coordinate with peers, engineering teams, and other related functional groups to support reliability activities.
  • Perform additional duties that support program reliability and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

Required:

  • A minimum of 7 year’s of related experience.
  • Demonstrated FRACAS experience supporting reliability improvement in a production/test or field reliability environment.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and resolving trouble/failure reports, including leading investigations and driving closure.
  • Strong RCA skills and ability to translate findings into actionable corrective actions.
  • Proficiency with reliability/quality tools and concepts (failure mode taxonomy, FMEA logic concepts, corrective action effectiveness verification).
  • Strong technical writing skills for RCA and closure documentation.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis tools (spreadsheets and basic statistics/trend analysis).
  • Familiarity with reliability documentation standards commonly used in defense programs (as required by the contract).
  • RCA reports with evidence and corrective action plan.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).


Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required, interim secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit

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