Job Description:
Cimarron is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as a part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This position is 100% onsite located in Houston, TX, with the option to work onsite from our Florida location.
Key Duties:
- Conduct reliability analysis, including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and guidelines for reliability engineering (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, SAE JA1000).
- Identify and document potential failure causes for each postulated failure mode.
- Describe the worst-case failure effects for each failure mode in FMEA.
- Include an assessment of system/subsystem interfaces within the element, between elements, and with the payload and ground systems in FMEA.
- Describe how the occurrence of the failure mode can be directly or indirectly detected during each applicable mission phase in FMEA.
- Consider mission timeline events, as a minimum, when documenting failure modes and effects in FMEA.
- Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for reliability-related issues.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- 10 or more years of experience in Reliability Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
- Experience using model-based systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, Teamcenter, etc.).
- Prior aerospace experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Familiarity with MBSE Cameo.
- Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer - CRE).
Business Profile:
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
