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Skyways

Senior Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX

Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1 ... The Opportunity Skyways is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead technical investigations ...

Skyways

Senior Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1 ... The Opportunity Skyways is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead technical investigations ...

The Structures Company

Reliability Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

Reliability Engineer LOCATION: Orlando, FL PAY RATE: $46.11/hour We are a national aerospace and ... Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career ...

The Structures Company

Reliability Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

Reliability Engineer LOCATION: Orlando, FL PAY RATE: $56.20/hour We are a national aerospace and ... Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career ...

Western Global Airlines

Aircraft Engineer

Estero, FL

$85K - $95K/yr

Ensures aircraft are engineered for maximum safety and reliability at minimum cost. * Engineers aircraft to ensure they remain in a continuously airworthy condition. * Writes detailed engineering ...

Western Global Airlines

Aircraft Engineer

Estero, FL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Ensures aircraft are engineered for maximum safety and reliability at minimum cost. * Engineers aircraft to ensure they remain in a continuously airworthy condition. * Writes detailed engineering ...

Northstrat

Senior Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

... contractual (RAM) requirements. * Perform reliability predictions and modeling (MTBF/MTTF ... Must have 8+ years of reliability engineering experience, including significant work on RF ...

Airbus

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

Northstrat

Senior Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

... contractual (RAM) requirements. * Perform reliability predictions and modeling (MTBF/MTTF ... Must have 8+ years of reliability engineering experience, including significant work on RF ...

Ag

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

Ag

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

Airbus

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

Ag

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

Airbus

Reliability Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible ... Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus ...

SunSource

Reliability Engineer

Troy, OH · On-site

$94K - $118K/yr

Industrial equipment repair and service industry serving automotive, steel, aircraft, tire & rubber ... The Reliability Engineer will have hands on responsibility to act as the on-site primary liaison ...

Ttmtech

Operations Reliability Engineer II

Farmingdale, NY

$104K - $131K/yr

Develop and support contractual SDRL/CDRL deliverables including R014 reports, Monthly Summary Data, and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) documentation for both warranty and non-warranty ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual aircraft reliability engineer in the United States is $117,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Aircraft Reliability Engineer vs Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?

AspectContractual Aircraft Reliability EngineerAircraft Maintenance Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering certifications, reliability-specific trainingAircraft maintenance licenses, certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting, or contractual roles in airlines or OEMsOn-site maintenance, repair, and inspection at airports or hangars
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, OEMs, consulting firmsAirlines, maintenance organizations, MROs

The Contractual Aircraft Reliability Engineer focuses on analyzing aircraft reliability, performing data-driven assessments, and improving maintenance strategies on a contractual basis. In contrast, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer handles hands-on maintenance, repairs, and inspections. While both roles require aviation certifications, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, with the reliability engineer emphasizing analysis and planning, and the maintenance engineer focusing on physical aircraft upkeep.

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Senior Reliability Engineer

Senior Reliability Engineer

Skyways

Austin, TX

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.

Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.

Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.

Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.

The Opportunity

Skyways is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead technical investigations and drive closure of reliability issues across our active V2 and V3 aircraft fleets.

In this role, you will serve as the technical owner for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities. You will work closely with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to investigate failures, validate corrective actions, and improve fleet reliability.

If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, digging through flight data, working hands-on with hardware, and collaborating across multiple disciplines to improve real-world aircraft performance, this is for you!

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the RCCA Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end investigation process for fleet reliability issues, from initial intake and root-cause analysis through to implementation, validation, and permanent closure.

  • Drive Data-Driven Insights: Analyze complex flight logs, telemetry, manufacturing, and maintenance data to identify systemic reliability trends and recurring failure modes.

  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with Flight Test, Manufacturing, Software, and Engineering teams to reproduce anomalies, conduct hands-on investigations, and deploy corrective actions.

  • Communicate & Document Findings: Author technical reports and RCCA documentation suitable for engineering reviews, leadership, and regulatory needs, ensuring clear communication of engineering decisions.

  • Improve Fleet Health: Proactively contribute to reliability metrics, continuous improvement initiatives, and design feedback loops to ensure lessons learned improve future aircraft performance.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, robotics, aviation, automotive, or other safety-critical industries.

  • Strong troubleshooting and systems-level problem-solving skills across hardware, software, and operational environments.

  • Experience applying investigation methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or similar approaches.

  • Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings to engineers, leadership, customers, and external stakeholders.

  • Comfortable working hands-on with aircraft hardware, instrumentation, test equipment, and troubleshooting activities.

  • Proficiency with Python, SQL, or similar tools for data analysis and trend identification.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience supporting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), autonomous vehicles, or aviation platforms.

  • Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, DroneCAN, or comparable flight-control ecosystems.

  • Experience investigating avionics, GPS, navigation, communications, propulsion, power-system, battery, or flight-control issues.

  • Experience with reliability engineering practices such as FRACAS, MTBF analysis, reliability growth tracking, and fleet health monitoring.

Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!

Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.

Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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