Reliability Engineer - EE Systems IV/V
Zone 5 TechnologiesSan Luis Obispo, California
seniorFull-timePosted 6 Nov 2026
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About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.</p>
<p>We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Reliability Engineer, EE Systems is an individual contributor role responsible for ensuring the reliability of Zone 5's electrical and electronic systems across the product lifecycle. This position performs reliability analysis on avionics, power, and electronic assemblies, influences design decisions through data-driven analysis, and produces the reliability deliverables our customers require.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">FRACAS:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Support the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), including failure analysis of returned or failed electronic hardware.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Parts Management:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Support parts </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">selection</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">, obsolescence management, and counterfeit parts prevention practices.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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