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Test & Reliability Engineer Jobs in Hawthorne, CA at Vital Lyfe
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About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are dedicated to solving global water challenges through innovative desalination and water treatment solutions. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.
Position Mission Statement
We’re looking for a scrappy, hands-on Test & Reliability Engineer to own testing from prototype to production. You’ll be the last line of defense between the lab and the field, validating performance, identifying weak points, and pushing our system to failure so our customers never have to. You’ll be responsible for designing and executing tests, understanding the physics behind failures, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and ops to make the product better every week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own end-to-end validation of new hardware from pumps and sensors to pressure vessels and electronics
Design and execute bench-level, environmental, and life-cycle tests
Develop and run field simulations (saltwater, shock/vibe, temperature, abuse testing)
Lead root-cause investigations of field issues and drive corrective actions
Build test rigs (salt fog, temp/humidity cycling, etc.), break hardware, and feed that learning directly back into design
Work closely with R&D and manufacturing to define design margins, quality standards, and pass/fail criteria
Document tests, analyze results, and present findings across teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or reliability engineering
Strong hands-on skills with hardware test setups, instrumentation, and data collection
Experience with root cause analysis techniques (fishbone, 5 whys, etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with high-pressure fluid systems, valves, seals, and pumps
Familiarity with environmental testing (salt fog, temp/humidity cycling, etc.)
Knowledge of reliability standards (e.g. HALT, HASS, Weibull analysis)
Experience writing automated test scripts (Python preferred)
Comfortable using hand tools, data loggers, and pressure transducers
Strong communicator—able to summarize test findings clearly and drive cross-functional alignment
Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Be part of a team tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges: access to clean water.
Work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to make a global impact.
Enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Title: Test & Reliability Engineer
Company: Vital Lyfe
Location: Hawthorne, CA
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