Reliability Engineer
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$162,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-14
Responsibilities
- Define and execute design verification test plans for electronic and mechatronic flight hardware.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve hardware reliability through analysis and best practices.
- Analyze lab and field test data to calculate failure rates and recommend design improvements.
- Write or adapt computer scripts for testing and data analysis.
- Perform root cause analysis and failure analysis.
- Work with external testing labs to complete testing.
- Communicate test plans, results, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in hardware reliability, design, or failure analysis.
- Familiarity with reliability test standards in consumer, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
- Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, inspection, and modification.
- Working knowledge of a programming language (preferably Python).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills for managing complex test plans.
