Senior Reliability Engineer
Core
Develop and validate unmanned platforms and robotics systems for last-mile logistics, ensuring robust hardware reliability at system and component levels.
Role type
Senior Reliability & Test Engineer (Robotics/Hardware)
Builds
Unmanned platforms, automated vehicle systems, and robotics solutions for DoorDash's last-mile delivery network.
Domain
Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Last-mile Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reliability validation, hardware testing, FMEA, FTA, FRACAS, Python scripting, CAD design, vibration testing, environmental chamber testing, DAQ systems, HIL simulation
Preferred skills
Experience with sensor validation, autonomy software-hardware interplay, forensic failure investigation
Technologies
Python, CAD, Vibration tables, Environmental chambers, DAQ systems, HIL simulation
Responsibilities
Architect and implement rigorous validation strategies using Python automation and custom test fixtures; Oversee experimental execution across internal and external labs; Translate reliability requirements into granular performance metrics for mechanical, electrical, and software sub-stacks; Lead formal FMEA and FTA sessions; Spearhead forensic investigations into hardware failures using FRACAS; Collaborate with autonomy teams to validate sensor performance and HIL environments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
