Principal Reliability and Systems Test Engineer

Familiar Machines & Magic

. Define measurable reliability targets, prioritized test plans, and acceptance criteria based on expected use and critical product risks .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reliability testing, systems validation, and product performance assessment, with a strong focus on hands-on experience in electromechanical systems and test automation. Proven ability to lead investigations, implement corrective actions, and collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

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Reliability TestingTest AutomationPython ProgrammingRoot-Cause AnalysisElectromechanical Product Validation

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Hard Skills

Reliability TestingSystems TestingProduct ValidationTest AutomationData CollectionStatistical MethodsFailure MechanismsDurability TestingAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

InstrumentationFixturesAutomation ToolsData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Electromechanical ProductsEmbedded SoftwareEnvironmental TestingProduction QualityCorrective Actions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define measurable reliability targets, prioritized test plans, and acceptance criteria based on expected use and critical product risks
Establish lab capabilities, including equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and safe testing practices
Design, build, and run component and integrated system tests covering durability, product lifetime, and performance across hardware, software, and AI-enabled behavior
Develop test automation, data collection, and reporting tools
Lead hands-on failure investigations and identify root causes
Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement and verify corrective actions
Assess product and release readiness using test results and field data
Advise engineering leadership on coverage gaps, reliability trends, and risks
Partner with Manufacturing & Operations and external labs on reliability qualification, production quality, and certification testing
Set objectives and approach for reliability testing and drive test method and lab decisions
Collaborate with Hardware, Robot Software, AI, Product, Design, and Manufacturing & Operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 or more years in reliability, systems testing, product validation, or a related field
Strong hands-on experience validating complex electromechanical products combining hardware, embedded software, and integrated system behavior
Knowledge of failure mechanisms, statistical methods for assessing product reliability, and accelerated-life, environmental, and durability testing
Experience building test capabilities, including fixtures, instrumentation, and automation
Experience using Python or comparable tools for test execution, data collection, and analysis
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems
Experience implementing and verifying corrective actions
Experience translating intended use into measurable requirements, prioritized test plans, and acceptance criteria
Experience supporting products through development into production
Recognized technical leadership in reliability testing
Ability to work on-site at least 3 days per week in the Greater Boston Area office
Work authorization in the United States; application asks whether immigration sponsorship is required now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
Mission-driven team and culture-forward work environment
Support from external labs and specialists as needed