Shield AI
Hardware Reliability Lab Engineer II (R5142)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years; internships or co-ops acceptable.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Supports reliability verification and improvement of VBAT flight hardware from concept through production, including testing, failure analysis, and data review.
What you'll do
- Support environmental and stress testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations.
- Analyze test and field data to identify reliability risks and support corrective actions.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams on reliability practices, reviews, and FMEA activities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in hardware, materials, or reliability engineering; internships or co-ops acceptable.
- Foundational understanding of materials science, electronics (PCBs/PCBAs), and/or mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with basic reliability concepts and environmental testing methods.
Nice to have
- Hands-on failure analysis or lab-testing experience; exposure to environmental testing or manufacturing processes.
- Basic proficiency in Python or similar data-analysis tools; exposure to IPC, JEDEC, MIL, or similar standards.
Tools
Python, HALT/HASS, PCBs/PCBAs, IPC, JEDEC, MIL
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