Sr. Test Engineer; Reliability

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About the Opportunity

A fast-growing aerospace and robotics company is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to establish and lead reliability testing for a new generation of high-performance VTOL unmanned aircraft systems used in defense and mission-critical applications.

This is a hands-on, foundational role; you’ll be the first dedicated reliability hire and play a key part in shaping the testing infrastructure, strategy, and team that ensures the company’s aircraft perform flawlessly in the harshest real-world environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute reliability, validation, and environmental test plans across aircraft subsystems and components.
• Design and build custom test fixtures, jigs, and automation systems for mechanical, thermal, and lifecycle testing.
• Conduct vibration, shock, thermal cycling, fatigue, ingress (IP), and stress testing for rugged electro‑mechanical systems.
• Build and automate data acquisition systems using LabVIEW or Python
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• Apply statistical methods (DOE, regression, Weibull, capability analysis) to extract insights and drive design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to improve test coverage and reliability design.
• Help define long‑term reliability processes, templates, and infrastructure — with a clear path to grow into a leadership role as the function scales.

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in reliability, mechanical test, or product validation for electro‑mechanical systems.
• Proven hands‑on experience designing and building test setups, fixtures, and DAQ systems
  .
• Ability to develop automation scripts in LabVIEW and/or Python (not just operate prebuilt ones).
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, ingress, fatigue).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, DO-160
  , or similar aerospace/defense standards preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills — able to operate independently and cross‑functionally.

30% annual bonuses/equity offered on top of salary

MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Production, and Design

Industries:
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing