Reliability Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Reliability Engineer – Communications Systems Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: 9-Month FTC (Potential to xxtend) Working Arrangement: Mostly onsite Travel: Potential travel to manufacturing site in Poland Salary: £40-50K pro rata'd over the 9 month period 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Drive continuous improvement initiatives across design and production lines Oversee and influence reliability standards in design, validation, and manufacturing processes Support internal teams and external suppliers in meeting EMC , safety , and other compliance benchmarks 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 Requirements 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 Confident working hands-on in a manufacturing or lab environment and influencing production improvements Must be based in or around Cambridge, and open to occasional travel to Poland (maybe a couple of times during your contract period) Interview Process Stage 1: Informal video or phone chat with Engineering Lead Stage 2: Technical presentation 1:1 interviews with team (Presentation brief will be provided in advance) Why Join? Work on genuinely cutting-edge communications technology Immediate impact with the opportunity for potential contract extension Rapid interview and decision-making process Join a technically sharp and collaborative team focused on real-world delivery 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.co.uk or look up Alexander Flory at SoCode on LinkedIn and get in touch there Or click 'Apply' and Alex will call you!

Location: Cambridge, GB

Posted Date: 5/2/2025