Specialist, Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer
L3HARRIS Technologies
Canoga Park, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Specialist, Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer
Job Code: 47313
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Facility
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Propulsion Systems, a sector within the L3Harris Missile Solutions Segment, is a recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of advanced propulsion and energetics systems, including rocket motors. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and other leading agencies and organizations worldwide.
We have an immediate need for a Specialist Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer to join our Missile Propulsion Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) team in Canoga Park, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge propulsion technologies that support critical national defense and space missions. This is a fully onsite position.
The Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer will perform reliability and safety analyses across a diverse product portfolio. This position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure product reliability and compliance with safety standards.
Essential Functions:
Reliability & Safety Analysis (70%) - Develop and maintain reliability and safety models for various systems, including FMECAs (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses), reliability predictions, subsystem hazard analyses, and range safety assessments. Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
Design Input & Collaboration (10%) - Provide actionable recommendations to improve product reliability and safety. Collaborate with engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate reliability principles into design processes.
Test Planning & Evaluation (5%) - Design and implement reliability test plans for new products and processes. Analyze test anomalies and ensure adherence to quality standards through application of reliability engineering techniques.
Compliance & Standards (5%) - Drive program compliance with Reliability and System Safety procedures and standard work requirements.
Risk & Fault Analysis (10%) - Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments and lead fault tree analyses related to product anomalies,
Travel: 10%.
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Reliability System Safety experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred.
Advanced degree in a related field.
Active US Secret Security Clearance.
Technical experience, preferably in aerospace or defense sectors, including reliability analysis, development of FEMCAs and PFMECAs and the application of MIL-STD-882E.
Formal coursework in Reliability Engineering.
Knowledge of solid rocket motor systems is desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, the salary range for this role is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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