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Nvidia

Senior Reliability Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Work alongside lab technicians and reliability engineers to solve technical challenges and continuously improving test processes. * Contribute to cross-functional teams to debug and resolve hardware ...

Rhoda

Senior Reliability Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

As the Senior Reliability Engineer, you own reliability as an engineering discipline, not just a ... Experience with field-reliability or warranty data analysis in addition to lab-based accelerated ...

Ayar Labs

Principal Engineer, Reliability

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $151K/yr

Proficiency in using Phyton to control lab equipment and DUT Preferred Qualifications * Education: PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.

Celero Communications

Principal Product Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $250K/yr

Principal Product Engineer About the Job Celero Communications is building nextgeneration coherent ... reliability lab execution, including coverage definition, scheduling, reporting, and failure ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$172K - $203K/yr

Build test-to-field correlation for failure modes identified in reliability testing, ensuring lab ... Partner with hardware, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability ...

Ōura

Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $152K/yr

Build test-to-field correlation for failure modes identified in reliability testing, ensuring lab ... Partner with hardware, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability ...

Ayar Labs

Principal Engineer, Reliability

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

Proficiency in using Phyton to control lab equipment and DUT Preferred Qualifications * Education: PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.

Rocket Lab

Senior IT Network Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and satellite ... reliability of systems, System High Availability and Disaster Recovery, That the team is providing ...

Ayar Labs

Principal Engineer, Reliability

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $151K/yr

Proficiency in using Phyton to control lab equipment and DUT Preferred Qualifications * Education: PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.

Rocket Lab

Senior IT Network Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft ... reliability of systems • System High Availability and Disaster Recovery • That the team is ...

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What is the difference between Reliability Lab Engineer vs Reliability Test Engineer?

AspectReliability Lab EngineerReliability Test Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like ASQ ReliabilityBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like ISTQB or reliability-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, testing facilities, R&D departmentsTesting labs, product development teams, quality assurance
Industry UsageElectronics, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronicsElectronics, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics
Primary FocusDesigning and maintaining reliability testing labs, data collectionExecuting reliability tests, analyzing test results, improving product durability

The Reliability Lab Engineer and Reliability Test Engineer roles often overlap but differ mainly in focus. The Reliability Lab Engineer manages testing environments and ensures lab operations, while the Reliability Test Engineer conducts tests and analyzes data to improve product reliability. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable industries, but their core responsibilities distinguish them within the reliability field.

Are reliability lab engineers in demand?

Reliability lab engineers are in steady demand across industries such as electronics, aerospace, and manufacturing, where testing and ensuring product durability is critical. They often require skills in testing procedures, data analysis, and familiarity with testing tools and standards, making their expertise valuable for quality assurance and product development roles.

How much do reliability lab engineers get paid?

Reliability Lab Engineers typically earn between $60,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced engineers with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries. Compensation often includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
Infographic showing various Reliability Lab Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Waymo
Internet and IT • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Waymoexternal

$210K - $259K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the reliability program for a Waymo hardware product area across its full lifecycle from early development through field deployment.

  • Define and improve reliability processes, including risk analyses, design verification, test, and failure analysis.

  • Work closely with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop reliability test and validation programs that meet Waymo's standards.

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
This role will report to a Manager of Hardware Reliability Engineering.
You will:
  • Lead the reliability program for a Waymo hardware product area (e.g. LiDAR) across its full lifecycle from early development and prototyping, through EVT - DVT - PVT - production ramp and field deployment
  • Define and improve reliability processes, including risk analyses (DFMEA, FTA), design verification, test and failure analysis, and cross-functional optimizations
  • Work closely with US-based and international CMs, ODMs and Tier-1s to develop reliability test and validation programs that meet Waymo's standards of reliability
  • Develop, communicate, and maintain long-term reliability roadmaps and strategies for your product area. Work collaboratively with TPMs to build reliability schedules and take responsibility for all deliverables while updating senior engineering leadership
  • Provide technical evaluations and strategic recommendations on designs, processes, materials and vendor selection to teams within the Waymo Engineering, and navigate complex vendor relationships
  • Manage program-level risks related to complex, multi-dimensional reliability issues and play a key role in mitigate those risks

You have:
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics
  • 10 years of experience in end to end management of reliability programs for complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience in delivering on the reliability of 1-2 generations of products, from concept & prototyping, to production ramp and field deployment.
  • Experience in managing the DFMEA or other risk analysis process across a product line.
  • Extensive experience developing comprehensive reliability test plans, resolving complex failure analyses, and leading root-cause resolution across functions.
  • Strong technical background in the mechanics of materials and physics of failure for electronics and sensors.

We prefer:
  • PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics
  • 15 years of experience, as a manager, directing the reliability program at CMs, ODMs or international vendors and suppliers for electronic components and sub-systems
  • Experience in OEM automotive, Tier-1 suppliers, autonomous vehicle or sensor domain reliability
  • Experience in managing a reliability test lab with thermal, vibration and environmental test equipment
  • Product development and launch experience across multiple independent, high-volume hardware product categories.
  • Strong mentorship skills with a track record of driving technical leadership within a team

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$210,000-$259,000 USD

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