Senior Reliability Engineer

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
3-5 Years Experience
Aerospace • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software
Transforming Inflight Connectivity Through the Power of the Award-Winning Intelsat Global Network
The Role
As a Senior Reliability Engineer at Intelsat, you will be responsible for providing expertise in Product Reliability, developing departmental methodologies, and ensuring products meet customer requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting product realization efforts, managing the xFRACAS system, conducting statistical analysis, and presenting reliability metrics to customers. Required experience includes a BS Degree in engineering, 3+ years in quality/manufacturing engineering, knowledge of statistical methods, and strong problem-solving skills. Additional qualifications such as FAA Regulations knowledge and Black Belt certification are preferred.
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Job Title: Senior Engineer, Reliability
Your impact
As Intelsat's Senior Reliability Engineer, you will be recognized as a subject matter expert in Product Reliability. You will help develop and maintain departmental methodologies, systems and practices which meet organizational and customer requirements.
You will rely on critical judgment to plan and accomplish goals and provide Reliability Engineering consulting support in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of airborne equipment to ensure that the products and Systems conform to established specifications and consistently meet or exceed the requirements of our customers and the FAA. This role exhibits a wide degree of creativity and latitude in performing difficult tasks.
What you will do

  • Supporting Product Realization efforts
  • Manage, maintain the xFRACAS system including run weekly Failure Review Board meetings with all suppliers.
  • Run internal Pull Review Board meetings with Tech Ops team to determine if product replacements are predicted failures or NFFs.
  • Write SQL queries to transform raw data into reliability time to failure data with suspension and failure times.
  • Work closely with Hardware Engineering and suppliers on failure analysis to understand root cause and recommend design/component decisions.
  • Perform statistical analysis using Weibull ++, Minitab.
  • Create data visualizations in Tableau.
  • Supervise reliability of Line Replaceable Units on all technologies.
  • Conduct reliability analyses, including failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCCA), fault tree analysis (FTA) on new technologies (ESA).
  • Present monthly Reliability metrics, RCCA and improvement plan updates to customers


  • Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.


Your required experience/skills

  • BS Degree in electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, or industrial engineering
  • 3+ years in quality, manufacturing engineering, and/or supplier chain
  • 3+ years' experience working within an ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Problem-Solving background (i.e. DMAIC, 8D, Six Sigma)
  • Knowledge of statistics and statistical methods.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Your success in this role will look like:

  • Exemplary Teamwork, Courage and Accountability, Agility and Customer Focus
  • Adaptability, creative thinking, openness, culture champion with experience fostering inclusive work environments, embracing diverse thinking and styles, positive attitude.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills


It would be nice if you had:

  • Background in a medium to high volume system level, assembly, and/or SMT manufacturing environment including electrical, mechanical, and/or PCA components.
  • Working knowledge on FAA Regulations including 14 CFR 21 and 14 CFR 145
  • Technical knowledge in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering.
  • PC Skills in database and data analysis systems.
  • Black Belt certification
  • Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering desired
  • ASQ CQE/CRE preferred.


How we support you:

  • Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
  • Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
  • Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
  • Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!


These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion, and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.


About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled

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HQ: McLean, VA
2,100 Employees
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Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

In December of 2020, Intelsat completed its acquisition of the Commercial Aviation business of Gogo, creating the world’s leading provider of inflight broadband connectivity to the commercial aviation industry. Our offerings bring worldwide inflight Wi-Fi services that make internet and video entertainment a regular part of flying. We are a diverse and mission-minded group of professionals all working together in extraordinary harmony. And that’s just the beginning. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy, Metra and L-friendly environment that welcomes the next challenge. Be prepared to join a performance-obsessed team that is passionate about bringing the internet to every device, every flight, everywhere.

Why Work With Us

We are passionate and dedicated innovators, pioneers and experts who built this industry into what it is today. We’re pushing the boundaries of the imagination to bring end-to-end, plug-and-play connectivity and media solutions to customers anywhere in the world.

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