Staff Reliability Engineer

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Plantation, FL
In-Office
125K-150K Annually
Senior level
Virtual Reality
Pioneering a wearable augmented reality platform to amplify enterprise productivity.
The Role
As a Staff Reliability Engineer, you will ensure products meet reliability expectations, lead assessments, design test methods, and develop strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
Summary Generated by Built In

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem.  We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

As a Staff Reliability Engineer at Magic Leap, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products exceed customer expectations for long-term performance and reliability. You’ll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept to post-launch—developing strategies and executing reliability assessments that proactively identify and mitigate product risks.

What you’ll do 

  • Define reliability targets and evaluation methods based on product use cases and lifecycle expectations
  • Lead DFR (Design for Reliability), V&V (Verification & Validation), and experimental activities with cross-functional teams
  • Assess new technologies, components, and assemblies for reliability risk; develop mitigation strategies
  • Design and implement reliability test methods, including the development of specialized test equipment
  • Document test procedures and results; support lab technicians with detailed work instructions
  • Evaluate and quantify reliability risks discovered during testing, including statistical modeling of customer impact
  • Develop reliability strategies and test plans for new products, engineering/process changes, and ongoing reliability testing (ORT)
  • Apply engineering-based approaches to understand product sensitivities and acceleration models
  • Collaborate with teams on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and validation of product improvements

The experience you bring

  • 10+ years of reliability engineering experience, ideally in consumer electronics or electro-mechanical products
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience in reliability V&V development and execution
  • Proven track record in DFR activities such as lifecycle assessments and DFMEA
  • Expertise in environmental, mechanical, and electrical reliability testing methods
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, NPI, and manufacturing teams
  • Familiarity with non-destructive and destructive testing (e.g., X-ray, cross-section, optical inspection)
  • Knowledge of material science and related test methods (a plus)
  • Comfortable working with global suppliers and distributed engineering teams
  • Skilled in reliability modeling and statistical tools (e.g., Weibull++)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical insights to both engineering and leadership audiences

It’s exciting if you also have

  • Experience in designing and developing test equipment
  • Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical systems
  • Familiarity with materials commonly used in electronics (metals, plastics, adhesives)
  • Knowledge of battery technology and testing methodologies

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@magicleap.com". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to [email protected] for assistance.

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

US Base Salary Range
$125,000$150,000 USD

Top Skills

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Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Reliability Engineering
Reliability Testing
Statistical Tools
V&V
Weibull++
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The Company
HQ: Plantation, FL
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, device services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. Known for its unmatched AR optics stack, Magic Leap has developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what’s possible in AR. The company’s proprietary manufacturing equipment and processes allow for the production of a broad range of precision waveguides at scale with incredibly high yield rates and quality at scale.

With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, Magic Leap has made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. Magic Leap's focus is on making its technology available to millions of people as a partner in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem.

Why Work With Us

At Magic Leap, you have the agency to make real change and learn organically by working alongside experts in your field on end-to-end AR solutions.

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