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Senior Parts and Reliability Engineer

Scout Space
Location
Reston, VA - Remote
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$120,000 - $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10 years experience working in space/aerospace industry
  • Prior experience at a satellite, optical payload, or launch vehicle manufacturer
  • Experience with NASA or DoD space system standards (e.g., NPR 8705.4, SMC-S-009, MIL-STD-1547, MIL-STD-883)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • 15+ years experience working in space/aerospace industry
  • Familiarity with DFARS/ITAR compliance considerations in a parts sourcing context
  • Experience building parts engineering programs from scratch at an early-stage company
  • Working knowledge of PLM/parts database tools
What the job really is

As a Senior Parts and Reliability Engineer at Scout Space, you will be responsible for overseeing the parts engineering program, including the selection and qualification of electronic and mechanical parts for space flight hardware. You will lead reliability engineering activities, collaborate with various engineering teams, and help establish engineering procedures as part of the company's quality management system. This role is hands-on and requires a strong background in aerospace, particularly in satellite or launch vehicle manufacturing.

Benefits
  • Open Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
  • Wellness Stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a summary pay range is provided ($120,000 - $200,000)
  • Preference for candidates in or around the Washington, DC metropolitan area for in-person collaboration
  • Access to technology subject to U.S. export controls, requiring U.S. citizenship or eligibility for authorization
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