RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement reliability test strategies for new products and their subcomponents to maximize field life and minimize early life failures Develop, implement, and validate test and inspection processes for new and existing products and production processes, ensuring that criteria are objective and that reliability goals are consistently met Design and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical testing techniques tailored to the product and its functions Write test programs to exercise the functionality of the product over various conditions and environments Automate reliability test initiatives and reporting using proper data visualization techniques and thorough knowledge of the product and its functions Define the ongoing reliability testing strategy to monitor the manufacturing process and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process and component variability Monitor product and process quality through production ramp-up using a suite of analysis tools, and drive improvements to areas that are under-performing in terms of key quality metrics Investigate failures in production and test, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to production representatives and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities Work closely with hardware, software, manufacturing, and network engineering teams to maximize reliability across all disciplines BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline 1+ years of experience in test, analysis, manufacturing, or hardware development (internship and project experience is applicable) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles Programming experience in Python, C, and SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision and on schedule, both as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters.