Test Engineer IV

• Partner with engineers and research scientists to define comprehensive reliability strategies and sequential test plans across build phases.
• Plan, schedule, and execute reliability testing at component and full-system levels.
• Define sample sizes, test conditions, pass/fail criteria, and acceptance limits aligned to program requirements and industry standards.
• Design, develop, and validate new reliability test setups including mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Triage, document, and drive reliability failures to closure with ME, EE, and design partners, distinguishing test artifacts from genuine design or process escapes.
• Interface with external manufacturing and supply partners on reliability issues, corrective actions, and joint testing.
• Analyze reliability and test data using statistical methods and produce clear conclusions from limited prototype samples.

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in reliability engineering for research and consumer electronics hardware and a proven ability to define and execute end-to-end reliability strategies and drive failures to closure across disciplines., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of hands-on reliability, test, or product validation engineering experience in consumer electronics.
• 5+ years of experience with JMP, Python, Matlab, or equivalent tools.
• Practical experience with failure analysis and root-cause methodologies and driving defects to closure across engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of industry test standards including ASTM, MIL, JEDEC, and IEC.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, X-Ray, CT scan, SEM, EDX, and FTIR.
• On-site availability in Redmond, WA. This role cannot be performed remotely.

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with 3D CAD design modeling (NX, SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes and experience with assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience specifying and integrating instrumentation and motion control systems such as motors, drivers, encoders, pressure transducers, accelerometers, and flow sensors.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.