Reliability Engineer (Remote)

ALTEN Technology USA; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Reliability Engineer (Remote) to join our engineering teams supporting aerospace, medical devices, and EV initiatives. You will review designs, assess reliability risks, and serve as a quality reference for HW/SQE on part approvals.

Based in Palo Alto or remote within the United States, you will collaborate across disciplines, apply AEC-Q standards, perform FMEA and failure analysis, and contribute to environmental testing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Reliability Engineering.
• 5+ years in electronics reliability.
• Strong knowledge of AEC-Q100/101/200, derating, FMEA, failure analysis.
• Familiar with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity).

Responsibilities

• Review non-AEC parts with a reliability checklist.
• Assess reliability risk of design and component changes.
• Act as quality reference for HW and SQE on alternate part approvals.
• Monitor and raise awareness of sustaining-related quality risks.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Electronics reliability

AEC-Q100/101/200 knowledge

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Reliability Engineer (Remote) you will be responsible for;

• Review non-AEC-Q parts with a reliability checklist
• Assess reliability risk of design and component changes
• Act as quality reference for HW and SQE on alternate part approvals
• Monitor and raise awareness of sustaining-related quality risks

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Reliability Engineering
• 5+ years in electronics reliability
• Strong knowledge of AEC-Q100/101/200, derating, FMEA, failure analysis
• Familiar with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity)

Nice to have:

Automotive ECU or EV experience, CRE certification.

Salary Range:

$100K - $115K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.