# Senior Parts and Reliability Engineer at Scout

- Company: Scout
- What the company does: AI insights for consumer products. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://scout.space
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Reston, VA - Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $120K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/scoutspace/jobs/5407789008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/scout-senior-parts-and-reliability-engineer/

## About the role

Scout is seeking a highly experienced Parts Engineering and Reliability Engineering Subject Matter Expert to join our Mission Assurance team. This individual will play a key role in flight assurance, serving as the technical authority for electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical (EEE/EM) parts selection, qualification, and reliability across our optical payload and launch vehicle component product lines.

## What they're looking for

- 10 years experience working in space/aerospace industry
- Prior experience at a satellite, optical payload, or launch vehicle manufacturer
- Experience with NASA or DoD space system standards (e.g., NPR 8705.4, SMC-S-009, MIL-STD-1547, MIL-STD-883)
- Enthusiastic attitude towards individual and team work and collaborating with geographically diverse offices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and technical information clearly and concisely

Tags: Engineering