Posted 15 days ago
Senior Reliability Project Engineer
AI Summary
Leads reliability engineering for photonics hardware, driving testbed development, FMEA, HALT/RDT testing, and reliability growth campaigns while managing project execution and vendor initiatives.
About this role
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Reliability Project Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:
- Drive daily execution of reliability engineering development activities, including a large testbed development initiative and vendor reliability initiatives.
- Own the risk identification failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) process.
- Develop photonics module reliability testing and execution strategy, including Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Reliability Demonstration Testing (RDT)
- Lead system architecture reliability trade studies to influence design-for-repairability, prognostic data acquisition, and system redundancy decision-making.
- Develop Reliability Characterization and Reliability Growth campaign for photonics components which includes analysis and test activities.
- Provides technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership, develops and employs best engineering practices. Anticipates risks and identifies opportunities, then manages both through the projects.
- Responsible for project execution per internally and customer defined processes, reaching, documenting and defending project milestones: requirement, design and test readiness reviews, integration and test events, test reports, installation and support activities.
Requirements
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in hardware reliability engineering and/or hardware quality engineering is preferred.
Skills:
- Proven record of successfully leading hardware engineering projects or initiatives.
- Understanding of reliability, availability, and maintainability for complex hardware systems.
- Ability to execute projects independently and in partnership with internal teams and third party vendors.
Startup Mindset:
- You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
- You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Benefits
The expected annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
- 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
- 13 paid company holidays
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
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