Board Reliability Simulation Engineer

We are hiring a Board Reliability Simulation Engineer to lead reliability analysis and simulation for all avionics boards in our satellite program. You will use tools like Ansys Sherlock to predict board-level reliability, identify failure modes, and drive design improvements that ensure long mission life in the space environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform board-level reliability simulations using Ansys Sherlock and related analysis tools.
• Develop and execute HALT/HASS test strategies for avionics boards.
• Conduct Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) modeling and life-prediction analysis for board assemblies.
• Perform Weibull analysis and reliability-distribution modeling from test and field data.
• Develop DFMEA/FMEA and integrate findings into design cycles.
• Identify infant-mortality characteristics and develop early-life failure reduction strategies.
• Create stress screening plans covering thermal, vibration, and electrical overstress.
• Perform component derating analysis aligned with reliability standards for space applications.
• Evaluate electronic components for radiation tolerance (TID, SEE, SEU, SEL, SET, SEB) in collaboration with design engineers.
• Analyze semiconductor manufacturing processes and their impact on radiation performance.
• Document reliability results, methods, and recommendations clearly for design teams.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve long-term system robustness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering or analysis for electronics.
• Experience with reliability simulation tools (Ansys Sherlock strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of FMEA/DFMEA methodologies and reliability standards.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms in electronic assemblies (solder fatigue, via cracking, component wear-out).
• Experience with statistical analysis of test data and reliability modeling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with satellite or spacecraft hardware reliability analysis.
• Background in radiation effects analysis and component qualification for space.
• Familiarity with Weibull analysis tools and accelerated-life testing methods.
• Experience interpreting radiation test reports and vendor lot-specific performance data.
• Knowledge of IPC and ECSS reliability standards.
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and their reliability implications.

Tools & Technologies:

• Ansys Sherlock (board-level reliability simulation)
• MATLAB or Python for statistical analysis and modeling
• Reliability prediction tools (FIDES, MIL-HDBK-217, or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.