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Shield AI

Hardware Reliability Engineer II (R4675)

Boston, MA

$111.40K - $140.10K/yr

As a Hardware Reliability Engineer (Engineer II) at Shield AI, you will support efforts to ensure the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You'll work closely with design ...

Shield AI

Hardware Reliability Engineer II (R4675)

Dallas, TX

$101.40K - $127.60K/yr

As a Hardware Reliability Engineer (Engineer II) at Shield AI, you will support efforts to ensure the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You'll work closely with design ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance hardware reliability engineer in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Hardware Reliability EngineerHardware Test Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications, engineering degree, experience in reliability testingEngineering degree, certifications in testing methodologies
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteIn-house or contracted, lab or manufacturing settings
Industry UsageUsed across electronics, aerospace, automotive sectorsPrimarily in electronics, consumer devices, and hardware manufacturing

The main difference is that Freelance Hardware Reliability Engineers focus on assessing and improving the long-term durability of hardware products independently, while Hardware Test Engineers concentrate on testing hardware functionalities during development. Freelance Reliability Engineers often work on a project basis with multiple clients, whereas Test Engineers are typically employed within companies to ensure product quality before release.

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Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Amazon

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,797 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Amazon Devices is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile electronic devices. Amazon devices started with originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo.

Amazon reliability team aims to develop reliable and robust products that delight our customers. In this role, as a Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability engineering of our new and emerging robotic devices.
The Role:
As a Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test

You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. You will be responsible for the test and validation of robotic devices. You should have a good understanding of Reliability statistics/Reliability tests and/or solid understanding of electrical and robotic products to influence design for reliability to:
- Identify and validate product risks, including but not limited to electrical system, mechanical system, and work with design teams to mitigate them
- Define test methodology and test coverage to assure product reliability
- Provide hands-on experimental design and execution
- Perform reliability prediction of failure mechanisms on products under development and products in the field
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US

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