reliability-physics jobs in San Diego

Staff Reliability Engineer at Qualcomm responsible for developing and executing reliability engineering strategies, performing failure analysis, and applying statistical reliability modeling to influence product and technology decisions. Requires 4+ years of reliability engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 1+ year in a technical leadership role.…See more The role demands expertise in Design-for-Reliability (DfR), reliability physics, failure mechanisms, and statistical analysis methodologies, with experience in semiconductor, packaging, or electronic system technologies highly valued.

Sr. Staff Reliability Engineer at Qualcomm leads semiconductor reliability strategy for advanced CMOS technologies (FinFET, GAA, etc.), defining qualification requirements and executing technology certification across devices, packages, and systems.…See more The role requires deep expertise in device and interconnect reliability physics—BTI, TDDB, HCI, electromigration, self-heating, wear-out mechanisms—and hands-on experience designing reliability test structures and interpreting complex failure data. Responsibilities include performing advanced reliability analysis, anticipating and mitigating risks across the product lifecycle, establishing scalable organizational best practices, and providing expert judgment on critical trade-offs. The engineer will mentor technical staff, drive cross-functional alignment with design, process, test, and product teams, and communicate reliability status and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.