Systems Engineer II

DescriptionPlease note that this posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment opportunity with the client. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through the client's approved 3rd party Direct Source provider for the duration of the specified project and will not be an employee of the client.The client's satellite program is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit.Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The program will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.We are building the next generation of optical interconnect systems, and reliability is at the heart of what we do.We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Reliability Test Engineer to join our OISL Reliability team.In this role, you will plan and execute environmental and reliability tests on optical systems, components, and subsystems—ensuring hardware meets qualification and lifetime requirements.You will work closely with design, reliability, manufacturing, and quality teams to conduct testing, analyze results, investigate failures, and provide data that drives design and process improvements.You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the-art optical technologies and make a direct impact on product quality and mission assurance.Key Responsibilities:Plan and work with lab teams to execute environmental and reliability tests (thermal cycling, HALT/HASS, vibration, life testing) on OISL opto-mechanical assemblies and components;Operate environmental test equipment including thermal chambers, vibration systems, and HALT/HASS platforms;Perform statistical reliability analysis (Weibull, acceleration modeling, degradation analysis) to characterize failure distributions and support lifetime predictions;Investigate test and screening failures across optical, mechanical, and electrical domains to identify failure modes, mechanisms, and root causes;Support failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause analysis (RCA) activities;Support implementation of Design for Reliability (DfR) principles by providing test data and reliability risk assessments to design engineering;Document test procedures, results, and failure analysis reports with clear, actionable conclusions;Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to define and refine reliability screening and acceptance criteria;Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, fixturing, and data collection methods;Communicate test findings and recommendations to engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.Export Control RequirementBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, physics, or similar;Experience with analytical methodologies associated with materials/failure analysis;Experience conducting statistical data analysis;Hands-on experience with environmental test equipment such as thermal chambers, HALT/HASS systems, or vibration tables;Preferred Qualifications:Experience with PCBA-level testing, inspection, and failure analysis;Proficiency with reliability analysis methods and tools (Weibull analysis, Weibull++, ReliaSoft, Minitab, JMP, or similar);Familiarity with reliability and qualification standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, JEDEC);Experience with data analysis or test automation scripting (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar);Experience with optics, opto-electronics, or optical communication systems;Strong written and verbal communication skills.The pay range that Tundra in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $68/hour - $72/hour.