R&D Reliability/Test Engineer - June 2027 Grads
Somerville · USD 85,000-123,000 / year · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Somerville
- Salary
- USD 85,000-123,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- Join the R&D Reliability Engineering Team as an R&D Reliability/Test Engineer targeting June 2027 grads.
- Act as the independent voice on product robustness to ensure hardware products are reliable.
- Architect effective testing strategies, engineer advanced electro-mechanical test rigs, and extract valuable, actionable insights from data.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and manage system, subsystem, and component level validation test plans to ensure products meet design and reliability requirements.
- Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis (RCA) of electromechanical subsystems and field failures, utilizing common problem-solving methodologies and a physics of failure approach.
- Design, build, and implement automated testing equipment for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
- Collaborate with R&D design teams throughout product development to perform risk assessments, manage continuous testing, and contribute to design reviews.
- Analyze field failure data to identify trends, prioritize investigations based on business value, and develop clear, actionable corrective action plans (CAPAs).
Requirements
- Well-versed with complex electromechanical systems and passionate about understanding what it takes to make them work reliably.
- Have experience with testing a wide range of sensors, actuators, and mechanical components.
- Have experience developing system test plans and know how to execute them efficiently within fast-paced product development timelines.
- Can prototype and run your own tests, from experimental setup to hardware and software implementation in Python.
- Possess strong data analysis skills, capable of distilling complex test results and field data into clear, concise, and compelling insights that drive action.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Linux systems and scripting in various languages.
- Experience with SQL for data analysis.
- Prior experience with field failure analysis or quality engineering roles is a plus.
Benefits
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Unlimited 3D prints
Workplace
- Ample on-site parking available
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats provided
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
Skills
- Python
- Linux
- SQL
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Hardware And Software Implementation
