Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer (Automotive): Designing and validating hardware components for autonomous vehicle power and compute systems with an accent on robustness and dependability under tough field conditions. Focus on implementing reliability testing protocols, performing root cause analysis of hardware failures, and mentoring engineers to meet automotive safety standards.

Location: Hybrid (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania); must be in office at least 3 days per week

Salary: $163,000 - $236,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing the hirify.global Driver to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely and broadly.

What you will do

• Lead hardware reliability testing and validation for automotive power and compute hardware used in autonomous vehicles.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and software teams to ensure overall system reliability.
• Develop and monitor reliability testing protocols, including stress tests, environmental tests, and failure mode analysis.
• Analyze failure data to identify root causes of hardware reliability issues and implement corrective actions.
• Create detailed reliability reports to drive hardware improvements and risk management decisions.
• Mentor reliability engineers and drive the adoption of reliability best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong understanding of reliability testing (HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal cycling) and failure analysis techniques.
• Experience with firmware/hardware interactions and root cause analysis processes (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Proficiency in Python, JMP, Weibull++, and dFMEA.
• Experience with hardware requirement concepts.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 16750).
• Experience with automotive electronics, ECUs, or compute hardware (thermal, power, connector reliability).
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or Tier-1 suppliers (PPAP, supplier corrective actions).
• Background in test automation and infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment emphasizing collaboration and empathy.
• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and equity.
• Culture based on integrity, high goals, and professional respect.
• Strong organizational commitment to safety and inclusion.