The Boring Company · 2 months ago
Senior Test & Reliability Engineer
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Boring Company is focused on revolutionizing transportation through an underground network of tunnels. They are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to play a critical role in the development and evaluation of tunneling boring machines, responsible for designing tests, ensuring reliability, and collaborating with teams to enhance TBM technology.
ConstructionInfrastructureTransportation
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 Python
5+ years of experience on cross-functional technical projects (mechanical, electrical, software)
Experience in creating original technical deliverables (papers, presentations, posters, etc.)
Strong math and physics skills (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, classical mechanics)
Acute attention to detail
Preferred
Design experience using CAD software, FEA software, PCB design software, and/or software development
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
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
A competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees
Company
The Boring Company
The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$908M2024-07-23Secondary Market
2023-10-23Secondary Market
2022-04-20Series C· $675M
Leadership Team
Arun Prakash
CFO
Recent News
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