About the role
We are seeking a Staff Reliability Engineer to lead system-level reliability and availability modeling for Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) distributed power generation systems. This role focuses on building reliability block diagram (RBD) models, Markov/state-transition models, and Monte Carlo simulations to translate field and test data into actionable insights that improve uptime, service strategy, and product design decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Own and maintain system-level reliability/availability models for SOFC products, subsystems, and service architectures (redundancy, bypass, standby system, maintenance strategies, operating profiles).
• Develop and validate RBD models using ReliaSoft BlockSim; establish modeling standards, libraries, and peer-review practices.
• Build Markov/state-transition models and run Monte Carlo simulations to quantify availability, MTBF/MTTR, and uncertainty/sensitivity.
• Lead data-to-model parameterization from field, test, and supplier inputs (failure/repair distributions, censoring, restoration factors, common-cause assumptions) and calibrate to fleet performance.
• Deliver trade studies and recommendations to influence design and service decisions; communicate results clearly to crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers/analysts on reliability modeling methods and support global execution across India and the U.S.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Industrial Engineering (or related).
• 4-6 years of experience in reliability engineering, including ownership of system-level reliability/availability modeling for complex, repairable systems.
• Proficiency in RBD and availability modeling, including hands-on expertise with ReliaSoft BlockSim.
• Strong experience with Markov/state-transition modeling and Monte Carlo analysis. Strong statistical foundation for reliability data interpretation (failure/repair distributions, censored data, uncertainty communication).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with product engineering, service, operations, and reliability stakeholders across time zones.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with fuel cells, power generation, or high-temperature electro-thermal systems.
• Experience using FRACAS/warranty/field data to calibrate models and validate projections against fleet performance. Reliability data analysis experience (e.g., Weibull, Crow-AMSAA) and ability to automate analysis using Python/MATLAB (version control preferred).
Why You’ll Love This Role
• High impact: your models directly influence design choices, service strategy, and customer uptime for future and deployed fleets.
End-to-end ownership: build the system view by connecting architecture, field performance, and maintainability into decision ready insights.
• Deep technical scope: apply RBD/BlockSim, Markov/state-transition modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation to complex, repairable systems.
Aplyr's read
Bloom Energy is at the forefront of clean energy innovation, attracting professionals passionate about sustainable technology and advanced engineering solutions.
What's promising
- •Bloom Energy is a leader in solid oxide fuel cell technology, offering cutting-edge solutions for clean energy.
- •The company has a strong focus on innovation, continually developing advanced power generation systems.
- •Bloom Energy's commitment to sustainability aligns with growing global demand for eco-friendly energy solutions.
What to watch
- •The energy sector is highly competitive, with rapid technological advancements posing constant challenges.
- •Bloom Energy faces financial pressure to maintain profitability amidst fluctuating market conditions.
- •Regulatory changes in the energy industry could impact Bloom Energy's operations and growth.
Why Bloom Energy
- •Bloom Energy specializes in solid oxide fuel cells, differentiating it from traditional energy providers.
- •The company offers unique opportunities for engineers interested in cutting-edge clean energy technologies.
- •Bloom Energy's distributed power generation approach provides resilience and flexibility in energy supply.
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About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy is a public company that designs, manufactures, and sells solid oxide fuel cells for distributed power generation.
