About Vital LyfeAt Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challengesMissionWe'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.What You'll DoOwn end-to-end validation of new hardware from pumps and sensors to pressure vessels and electronicsDesign and execute bench-level, environmental, and life-cycle testsDevelop and run field simulations (saltwater, shock/vibe, temperature, abuse testing)Lead root-cause investigations of field issues and drive corrective actionsBuild test rigs (salt fog, temp/humidity cycling, etc.), break hardware, and feed that learning directly back into designWork closely with R&D and manufacturing to define design margins, quality standards, and pass/fail criteriaDocument tests, analyze results, and present findings across teamsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or reliability engineeringStrong hands-on skills with hardware test setups, instrumentation, and data collectionExperience with root cause analysis techniques (fishbone, 5 whys, etc.)Preferred QualificationsExperience with high-pressure fluid systems, valves, seals, and pumpsFamiliarity 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 transducersStrong communicator—able to summarize test findings clearly and drive cross-functional alignmentPhysical Job Requirements - Essential Functions Hands on work on development hardware. Long periods of standing, crouching, walking. Lifting up to 50 lbsWhy Join Vital Lyfe?Work on high-impact problems with global relevanceHelp scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilienceEarly ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startupJoin a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environmentBuild long-term career equity as we growVital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with VItal Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
