Senior Electronic Component Reliability Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA OR Remote within the USA

We are seeking a Senior Electronic Component Reliability Engineer to provide hands-on component reliability support across the full set of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) spanning the client’s defined component packages and current vehicle architecture. This is a coordination- and reliability-focused role at the intersection of component engineering, vendor management, and validation. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, fluent in electronic hardware components and their qualification, and comfortable engaging vendors directly on parts, specifications, and sourcing. 

Responsibilities 
    • Support directed component selection for upcoming designs, coordinating with the client’s Component Engineering team and vendors to help meet vehicle mission and reliability targets. 
    • Assist Component Reliability and ECU Reliability teams with Bill of Materials (BoM) reviews against vehicle life requirements and design guidelines, including coordinating vendor actions. 
    • Maintain the list of major component risks and controllers as directed, with routine vendor follow-ups for updates and data.
    • Prepare and send vendor communications on reliability requirements, targets, and test plans, and manage follow-up responses. 
    • Collect, organize, and format component reliability test data from vendors, including routine follow-ups for missing or updated information. 
    • Execute root-cause coordination tasks, including meeting logistics, data collection, and regular Contract Manufacturer / vendor follow-ups to close action items. 
    • Engage vendors directly in discussions on parts, specifications, and sourcing. 

Qualifications 
    • BS in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field acceptable. 
    • Demonstrated understanding of electronic hardware components, their qualification, and their reliability (e.g., ICs/chips, transistors, and related discrete and passive components).  
    • Ability to read, interpret, and work from component and design specifications.  
    • Exceptional organizational skills—the engineer will independently maintain their own lists of parts, specifications, risks, and vendor actions.  
    • Experience engaging vendors on parts and sourcing discussions. 
    • Component reliability experience strongly preferred. 

Salary Range
    • $110,000-120,000
    • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience