ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Our business provides innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects.  With your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership, the most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…the sky is truly the limit!

This is a great place to work...friendly, inclusive, multicultural, casual, collegial, laid back, fast paced, entrepreneurial (I know, a lot of adjectives that don't usually go together, but they do here). We are growing, come grow your career with us.

• Drive development of product reliability requirements and environmental analysis for multiple industry use cases (Maritime, Consumer, Military, Aero, Automotive) in accordance with industry standards
• Coordinate and conduct risk analysis efforts early in product development utilizing FMECA, drive and track risk mitigation efforts as a result of the analysis
• Develop product reliability predictions using Telcordia SR-332 methods, track field performance compared to this goal, and feed information back into new designs to close the loop
• Develop reliability models and block diagrams to predict product field reliability and availability for complex high reliability telecommunication systems
• Define strategies and develop goals for initial reliability demonstration, and ongoing product reliability assessment utilizing accelerated test methods
• Engage with product failure analysis efforts with internal and external lab testing to understand physics of failure, root cause, and potential future product improvements
• Define and execute test plans for environmental qualification both on-site and in coordination with outside labs
• Track field performance, metrics, and drive goals into products
• As Reliability subject matter expert promote reliability ideals and standards throughout the organization

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or other Engineering discipline
• 10+ years experience in the field of Reliability for complex electronic products
• Experience with defining reliability goals, strategy, to achieve them throughout the entire lifecycle of a product
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve desired results from general objectives
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with contractors, and engineering teams worldwide
• Previous experience with the Reliasoft software suite of tools
• Excellent communication skills: listening, speaking, and in writing; able to express thoughts and concepts to a variety of people with different skill levels
• Proven abilities to successfully lead failure analyses to proper long-term corrective actions
• Experience with communication systems, radio/microwave frequency, and/or vsat systems is a plus
• Up to 10% travel required - US and international