Co-op Reliability Engineer — Hardware Testing & Analysis

Telemetry Today LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Co‑op candidate to join the team building our autonomous aircraft. This paid, full‑time program offers hands‑on hardware development and testing experience in a mission‑driven environment.

You will support environmental and stress testing, failure analysis, and reliability improvements while collaborating with design engineers. Proficiency with Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, and Python is valued.

Qualifications

• Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree.
• Strong technical fundamentals.
• Have been part of an engineering team/club.
• Experience with design software such as Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment (SEM, microscopes, CT, FTIR, DSC).
• Demonstrated ownership of project outcomes and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental and stress testing (temperature cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS) to validate hardware reliability.
• Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns.
• Analyze test results and field data to identify potential failure modes and reliability risks.
• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate design-for-reliability best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and FMEA activities to evaluate potential issues.
• Support development of corrective actions and process improvements to enhance hardware reliability.
• Assist in reviewing materials, manufacturing processes, and component selection for reliability considerations.
• Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Python) to support reliability assessments and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Travel occasionally to support testing or supplier engagements as needed.

Skills

Python

Strong technical fundamentals

Engineering teamwork

Education

2nd year in Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering

Tools

Altium

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

SEM

CT

FTIR

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Co‑op candidate to join the team building our autonomous aircraft. This paid, full‑time program offers hands‑on hardware development and testing experience in a mission‑driven environment.

You will support environmental and stress testing, failure analysis, and reliability improvements while collaborating with design engineers. Proficiency with Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, and Python is valued.