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Staff Engineer, Field Quality (R4958)

Staff Engineer investigates field issues in autonomous hardware systems, drives root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and improves reliability through cross-functional collaboration. Requires 5+ years in quality engineering for complex hardware in aerospace/defense/robotics.

120k – 180kDallas, TXDevOps / SREOnsite5+ YOE

About the role

What you'll do

  • Investigate field-reported issues and drive root cause analysis across hardware, software, and integrated systems
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Analyze reliability and performance trends to identify systemic quality issues and improve product robustness
  • Support validation, troubleshooting, and failure reproduction efforts for fielded systems
  • Develop quality metrics, reporting, and tracking tools to improve visibility into field performance and defect trends
  • Coordinate issue resolution across cross-functional teams while ensuring timely communication and closure

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, field engineering, systems integration, manufacturing quality, or related technical roles
  • Strong experience with root cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective action implementation in complex hardware environments
  • Ability to diagnose system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces
  • Experience analyzing reliability data, defect trends, and operational performance metrics
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering and operations teams
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced development and operational environments

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or regulated engineering environments
  • Experience with environmental testing, system validation, or field operations support
  • Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Jira, Power BI, or Tableau

Skills

PythonSQLJiraPower BITableauRoot Cause AnalysisFailure InvestigationReliability AnalysisCapaAs9100Iso 9001

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