Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer Hardware Engineering Palo Alto, California

Wing Inflatables, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in drone delivery is seeking a Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer to join their dynamic team in Palo Alto. This role is pivotal in enhancing the reliability of cutting-edge hardware used in drone technology. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define testing standards, execute rigorous tests, and analyze data to drive design improvements. With a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of logistics and delivery solutions. Join this innovative firm and contribute to creating a sustainable delivery system that meets the growing demand for efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability and failure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and test design.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute design verification test plans for hardware.
• Analyze test data to calculate failure rates and recommend improvements.

Skills

Hardware Reliability Engineering

Failure Analysis

Test Design

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Python Programming

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. or PhD in related discipline

Tools

Reliability Test Standards

Testing Labs

Job description

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer to join our Hardware Reliability team based in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, experience with failure modes of hardware in harsh environments, test design and documentation skills, the passion to derive simple solutions from complex data, and the ability to deliver results as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team. As Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in enabling new technologies in the early stages of development. You will work closely with the product management and design engineering teams to define standards, specify tests, execute tests, and perform failure analysis. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will be key to ensuring adoption of your technical recommendations.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and execute design verification test plans for electronic and mechatronic flight hardware
• Collaborate with development teams to improve hardware reliability based on experience, standards and best practices, test data, and/or analysis
• Analyze lab test data and field data to calculate failure rates and recommend design improvements
• Write or adapt computer scripts to perform tests and analyze data
• Perform root cause analysis and failure analysis

What You’ll Need:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, M.S or PHD will be preferred
• 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability, design, or failure analysis
• Familiarity with consumer, automotive, and/or aerospace reliability test standards and methods
• Experience working with external testing labs to define and complete testing
• Experience partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify issues, troubleshoot, and solve problems
• Hands-on experience assembling, disassembling, inspecting, and modifying hardware
• Working knowledge of a programming language (preferably Python) with the ability to write and modify scripts
• Ability to create and update reliability models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain test plans, results, and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders
• Organizational skills to plan and ensure follow through on complex test plans

The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process.

$189,000 - $220,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.