Sr. Reliability Test Engineer
$150,000–$250,000 year
On-site · Irvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior-level role to define, build, and execute reliability and validation testing for complex electromechanical systems. Own reliability test strategy, lab infrastructure, and execution across systems including actuators, thermal management, and hybrid power platforms. Lead hands-on test execution, instrument systems for high-quality data, run mechanical/thermal/electrical tests, and adapt approaches based on observed risks. Manage external test vendors, analyze data to quantify performance margins and risks, and provide actionable insights to engineering teams. Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering to ensure design readiness and support pre-certification activities. Build and scale internal lab capabilities, establish calibration and traceability practices, and contribute to qualification workflows in the context of DO-160 and related standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in reliability engineering, validation testing, or system-level hardware testing
- Experience developing and executing test strategies for complex electromechanical systems
- Hands-on experience building and operating test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and environmental stress testing methods
- Experience working with external test labs and managing outsourced test campaigns
- Ability to translate requirements into structured test plans and measurable outcomes
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex test results
- Comfortable working hands-on in lab environments with prototype hardware
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical findings clearly
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