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Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Hardware Reliability Engineer Job location: San Diego, CA Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * The Hardware Reliability Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated individual to ...

Amperesand

Hardware Reliability Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$102K - $128K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Reliability Engineering. * Strong understanding of hardware reliability or circuit analysis. * Basic familiarity ...

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Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

The Role As our Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will be the person who makes sure our products don't just work in the lab -- they work on real humans, in real conditions, for a long time. You will ...

Waymo

Hardware Reliability Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$144K - $177K/yr

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the ...

Waymo

Hardware Reliability Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $152K/yr

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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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To thrive as a Hardware Reliability Engineer, you need a solid grounding in electronics, materials science, and failure analysis, typically supported by a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with reliability modeling software, environmental stress testing tools, and standards like MIL-STD or IPC is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These capabilities are crucial for identifying potential hardware failures, ensuring product quality, and collaborating efficiently within multidisciplinary teams.

What does a Hardware Reliability Engineer do?

A Hardware Reliability Engineer ensures that electronic and mechanical hardware systems are designed, tested, and manufactured to meet reliability and durability standards. They analyze failure data, conduct reliability testing, and collaborate with design teams to improve product lifespan and performance. Their work helps prevent failures in real-world applications, reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.

What are some of the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Hardware Reliability Engineer?

As a Hardware Reliability Engineer, your daily tasks often include designing and executing reliability tests, analyzing test data to identify failure trends, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions. You may be responsible for preparing detailed reports on hardware performance, conducting root cause analyses, and developing reliability improvement plans. Interaction with suppliers or customers can also be part of your work, especially when addressing quality concerns or verifying compliance with reliability standards. This variety keeps the role dynamic and allows for continuous learning and professional growth.

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Hardware Reliability Engineer

Hardware Reliability Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE TECHNOLOGIES Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$121K - $153K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description: Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer
Duration: 06 Months with possibility of extension or conversion
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
 
In this role, as a Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability engineering of our new and emerging category of devices –Customer Terminal. As a reliability engineer on the Leo Customer Terminal products, you will be developing new reliability specifications. You should have a good understanding of Design for Reliability, Reliability statistics, Reliability tests and/or solid understanding of outdoor consumer and aviation electronics to influence design for reliability to:

  • Define new test specifications, methodology and test coverage based on mission profiles to assure product reliability.
  • Identify and validate product risks via Design for Reliability mechanisms and work with design teams to mitigate them during development.
  • Provide hands-on experimental design, execution, and test development.
  • Perform reliability prediction of failure mechanisms and risk assessment on products under development and products in the field
  • You will possess strong understanding of MIL-STD and DO-160 reliability requirement and reliability failure analysis techniques.
  • 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.

 
Basic qualifications

  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
  • Bachelor''s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably with a focus on satellite systems or space applications.
  • Significant knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methods, and tools.
  • Knowledge with environmental testing
  • Proficiency in failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods.
  • Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.

 
Preferred qualifications

  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
  • Experience with the project management of technical projects
  • Master''s or Doctorate degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with environmental testing, including temperature cycling, vibration, highly accelerated limit testing (HALT), and highly-accelerated stress screening (HASS).
  • Proficiency in Python, including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, and Matplotlib.
  • Familiarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, and polymerics application manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including IPC, JEDEC, AIAA, AEC, MIL, and SMC standards.

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