System Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer – Communications Systems Contract: 9-Month FTC (Potential to xxtend) Travel: Potential travel to manufacturing site in Poland Overview We’re working with a fast-growing communications business in Cambridge that is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support critical product development and deployment activities. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in driving component- and system-level reliability improvements across complex electronic systems. You\’ll work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure products meet rigorous standards in reliability, certification, and compliance, supporting both UK-based development and international manufacturing processes. Lead reliability planning and testing for components and systems in accordance with standards such as JEDEC , Telcordia , MIL-STD-810 , GR-63 , and GR-1086 Conduct failure analysis and fault investigation, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions Participate in supplier audits and collaborate with the quality team on procurement reliability Support certification efforts and help shape the overall approach to reliability engineering within the business Contribute to cross-functional project reviews and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Minimum 3 years’ experience in a reliability-focused engineering role Background in electronics, systems engineering, or high-reliability environments Familiarity with standards and processes used in military , automotive , or large-scale telecoms systems Experience with complex systems rather than biomedical or consumer electronics Strong understanding of failure analysis , root cause investigation , and corrective/preventive action Must be based in or around Cambridge, and open to occasional travel to Poland (maybe a couple of times during your contract period) Stage 1: Informal video or phone chat with Engineering Lead Immediate impact with the opportunity for potential contract extension Ideally we\’re looking for immediately available starters to join the team in Cambridge – if you are interested, please get in touch with alex@socode.