Risk and Reliability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Risk and Reliability Engineer developing reliable space-based systems for national security and civil space customers. Collaborating on risk management processes and performing risk assessments to support decision-makers.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,600 - $150,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other government customers plan and execute their risk/reliability activities.
Provide risk, reliability and system safety guidance and analysis for national security space and ground systems
Work closely with program office customers to perform assessments that provide important insights to senior decision makers.
Enable senior leaders to make risk-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Engage with other SMEs to deliver critical assessments for senior program managers.
Help the department adapt to a rapidly changing space industry and customer needs by helping to shape our risk/reliability capabilities strategy, developing innovative risk/reliability approaches for new space architectures, and delivering assessments that provide essential insights on time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, reliability engineering, systems engineering, or similar from a recognized institution
2+ years of experience in risk, reliability, and/or system safety
Strong communication skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a team member.
Willingness to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approximately 10% of the time.
This position requires a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
5+ years of experience in risk, reliability, or systems safety for Senior Member of Technical Staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk analysisreliability engineeringsystem safetymechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringsystems engineeringrisk-informed decision makingassessmentsspace architecturesinnovative risk approaches

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsteam collaborationindependent workadaptabilitycritical thinkinginsight deliverycustomer engagementstrategic planningproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

security clearance