Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer (R5142)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be responsible for developing and implementing design-for-reliability best practices, conducting rigorous testing, shaping manufacturing requirements, selecting materials, and analyzing field data to enhance…
• Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure flight hardware meets reliability and performance targets.
• Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices early in design.
• Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.
• Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues.
• Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause.
• Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes.

Job requirements

• Technical background in materials science, electronics manufacturing processes (PCB fabrication and assembly), hardware reliability concepts, and environmental test practices.
• Candidate must be self-starting and come with a growth mindset, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering preferred. Degrees in Mechanical OR Reliability Engineering also are acceptable.
• Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.
• Team-player with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.
• Proficiency in Python, including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, and Matplotlib.