Overview: iDirect designs and delivers leading edge equipment that is unique in the global satellite communication industry. iDirect is synonymous with VSAT and HTSAT technology leadership, which explains why we have a 57% global market share in this space. Our products include hardware (hubs, routers, line cards), network software and services integrated into an intelligent platform for global satellite service providers. The company is headquartered in the US and operates globally with sales, engineering teams, customers, and manufacturing partners located around the world. 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. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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 Analyze failure data driving data based decision making and proactive engagement using Weibull analysis 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 Qualifications: 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