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