Staff Reliability Engineer - Power Electronics
Lunar Energy · Mountain View, CA
Posted 13 days ago · $165,000 - $192,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Lunar Energy's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 85% of Lunar Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lunar Energy
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lunar Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lunar Energy.
About this role
As a Staff Reliability Engineer at Lunar Energy, you will ensure the reliability of home energy products throughout their lifecycle. Your role involves collaborating with engineers during design phases, developing test plans, conducting failure analyses, and tracking field performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. You will also provide insights into warranty programs and work on mitigating performance risks associated with power electronics and battery systems.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lunar Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Equivalent
- Proven track record of solving complex power electronics reliability failures
- Working knowledge in theory of operation of common power converter topologies (inverter, buck boost converter, etc.)
- Strong grasp of PCBA-level failure physics (CTE mismatch, solder fatigue, contact resistance, insulation degradation)
- Familiarity with failure modes in common power electronics components (electrolytic caps, relays, semiconductors, magnetics)
- Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning and EDX
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Equity opportunities through employee stock program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
- Tax deferred 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave for all full time employees
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided but actual offer may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves significant collaboration and may require strong interpersonal skills
- Focus on reliability may limit exposure to other engineering disciplines
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Listed by Lunar Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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