Test And Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CA Area – Relocation Assistance ProvidedOur client is a rapidly growing startup that is on a mission to change the world by solving global water scarcity. They bring together an impressive background in engineering of space systems to develop innovative, desalination systems to tackle one of the world's most critical challenges.The JobOur client is looking for a scrappy, hands-on Test & Reliability Engineer to own testing from prototype to production. You'll be the last line of defense between the lab and the field, validating performance, identifying weak points, and pushing their system to failure so their customers never have to.
You'll be responsible for designing and executing tests, understanding the physics behind failures, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and ops to make the product better every week.FunctionsOwn end-to-end validation of new hardware from pumps and sensors to pressure vessels and electronicsDesign and execute bench-level, environmental, and life-cycle testsDevelop and run field simulations (saltwater, shock/vibe, temperature, abuse testing)Lead root-cause investigations of field issues and drive corrective actionsBuild test rigs (salt fog, temp/humidity cycling, etc.), break hardware, and feed that learning directly back into designWork closely with R&D and manufacturing to define design margins, quality standards, and pass/fail criteriaDocument tests, analyze results, and present findings across teamsQualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or reliability engineeringStrong hands-on skills with hardware test setups, instrumentation, and data collectionExperience with root cause analysis techniques (fishbone, 5 whys, etc.)Preferred SkillsExperience with high-pressure fluid systems, valves, seals, and pumpsFamiliarity with environmental testing (salt fog, temp/humidity cycling, etc.)Knowledge of reliability standards (e.g. HALT, HASS, Weibull analysis)Experience writing automated test scripts (Python preferred)Comfortable using hand tools, data loggers, and pressure transducersStrong communicator—able to summarize test findings clearly and drive cross-functional alignmentAdditional RequirementsHands on work on development hardware.Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.Lifting up to 50 lbs.