Reliability Engineer, Intern

About the role

On-site role at Nuro HQ in Mountain View, CA, and at our San Jose vehicle modification facility.

Opportunity to work alongside the AV Hardware Engineering team and cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability test planning, setup, execution, and documentation for AV hardware systems, including sensors, compute hardware, and vehicle-integrated components.
• Aid in CAD design of sensor integration components, test fixtures, fit-check parts, and related hardware using NX and Teamcenter.
• Build, modify, and maintain hands-on test setups, prototype assemblies, and validation hardware used for development and reliability testing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data to support issue investigation, design improvements, and validation decisions.
• Contribute to a self-directed research or design project aimed at advancing hardware reliability, testing methods, or validation workflows.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve hardware robustness.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in the design, assembly, debugging, and testing of electrical or electromechanical systems through prior internships, research, or projects.
• Familiarity with lab and prototyping environments, including the development of test setups, fixtures, and the use of electrical fabrication tools.
• Competency with bench-level measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and DAQs.
• Understanding of reliability principles, including environmental stressors, component derating, and common failure modes in complex hardware.
• Exposure to validation and reliability testing, such as thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and ingress protection (IP) verification.
• Experience leveraging Python, MATLAB, or JMP for data analysis, automation, or test scripting.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with strong communication skills and a high degree of technical ownership.

Bonus points

• Prior internship or co-op experience in electrical, reliability, validation, or hardware engineering.
• Hands-on experience with reliability testing, environmental validation, or the development of hardware test platforms.
• Familiarity with core hardware reliability concepts, including failure analysis, root-cause investigation, accelerated life testing (ALT), and test-to-failure methodologies.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical validation for sensors, ECUs, harnesses, and high-reliability connectors.
• Exposure to industry standards such as LV 124, ISO 16750, or JEDEC reliability and validation protocols.
• Proven ability to perform structured root-cause analysis and debug complex electrical or system-level hardware failures.
• Experience evaluating test data to identify degradation trends, intermittent faults, or early-stage hardware reliability risks.
• Practical skill in building custom test setups, including fixtures, breakout hardware, and cable harnesses.

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability testing, environmental validation, or the development of hardware test platforms.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical validation for sensors, ECUs, harnesses, and high-reliability connectors.
• Exposure to industry standards such as LV 124, ISO 16750, or JEDEC reliability and validation protocols.
• Proven ability to perform structured root-cause analysis and debug complex electrical or system-level hardware failures.
• Experience evaluating test data to identify degradation trends, intermittent faults, or early-stage hardware reliability risks.
• Practical skill in building custom test setups, including fixtures, breakout hardware, and cable harnesses.

Skills

• Python
• MATLAB
• JMP

Benefits

Your actual base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills.

Pay

The reasonably expected base $8,000/month.

Schedule

N/A