The Boring Company ยท 5 months ago
Test & Reliability Engineer
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Boring Company is focused on revolutionizing transportation through innovative tunneling technology. They are seeking a Test Engineer to play a crucial role in the development and evaluation of tunnel boring machines, involving responsibilities such as designing experiments, conducting tests, and ensuring safety and reliability of the machines.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Responsible engineer for many, simultaneous testing projects
Responsible engineer for the upgrade and maintenance of several test stands
Design and conduct experiments that serve to optimize the tunneling process (increase speed, reduce cost)
Design and conduct experiments that validate machine reliability
Train and direct technicians in the use, maintenance, and upgrading of test stands
Develop data-based models for key tunneling parameters
Communicate with all stakeholders in the test process and clearly convey results and consequences
Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or graduate degree in physics, chemistry, math and/or engineering
Experience conducting research - hypothesize, design experiments, collect data, verify/reject hypotheses
Hands-on hardware experience fabricating and assembling complex systems - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting
1+ year of experience analyzing data using software (Python, Mathematica, Matlab, R, etc.)
Strong math and physics skills (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, classical mechanics)
Acute attention to detail
Preferred
Experience on cross-functional technical projects (mechanical, electrical, software)
Design experience using CAD software, FEA software, PCB design software, and/or software development
Experience analyzing data using Python
Experience in creating original technical deliverables (papers, presentations, posters, etc.)
Knowledgeable in kinematics, thermodynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes
Basic knowledge of tunnel boring processes and related systems (excavation, ground conditioning, grout, tunnel lining, muck removal, etc.)
Benefits
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
A competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees
Company
The Boring Company
To solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic, roads must go 3D, which means either flying cars or tunnels.
51-200 employees
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