Rivet develops mobile, connected toolsets so frontline pros and their organizations can solve the world’s toughest work challenges. Backed by a16z speedrun and Lux.
About the role
Define and flow down reliability requirements at system and module levels, including government-driven specifications Lead stress characterization and define realistic usage conditions and edge cases
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering or a closely related discipline
- Strong understanding of mechanical design, material behavior, and failure mechanisms (ideally in electronics or complex systems)
- Hands-on experience developing and executing reliability tests (e.g., mechanical, shock, vibration, environmental, lifecycle)
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, MIL, JEDEC, and IEC
- Experience with failure analysis tools and techniques (e.g., optical microscopy, X-ray, CT, SEM, EDX, FTIR)
More about this role
About Rivet
Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.
We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.
At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.
Work Authorization Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person". Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation...
Browse similar: AI jobs · AI startup jobs · Startup jobs