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Wing · 1 week ago

Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$232K/yr - $247K/yr

8+ years exp

Wing is a company that offers drone delivery solutions for last mile logistics, aiming to create a preferred means of delivery for the planet. They are seeking a Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of their aircraft by leading investigations into electrical and electronic failures, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform failure analysis investigations on mechanical, electrical, and material, across components, subsystems, and complete aircraft

Perform in-depth failure analysis on both electrical (e.g., power distribution, connectors, wiring harnesses, motors) and electronics (e.g., PCBAs, ICs, sensors, communication circuits) to identify root causes of failures across component, module, and system levels

Troubleshoot failures using schematics, circuit tracing, fault isolation techniques, and Design of Experiments

Apply advanced analytical techniques (e.g., SEM/EDS, X-ray, CT scan, FTIR, FIB, cross-sectioning) to uncover complex failure modes

Translate physical failure evidence into actionable root-cause conclusions that drive design, process, and supplier improvements

Provide technical guidance on failure risks in ESCs, BMS, avionics systems, and sensors critical to aircraft performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, reliability, manufacturing, and suppliers) to drive corrective actions and prevent recurrence

Support NPI (New Product Introduction), Design Validation, and Production Qualification with proactive electrical FA insights

Provide comprehensive technical reports to internal stakeholders on findings from subsystem & component failure investigations

Lead cross-functional investigations and prepare 8D reports

Mentor FA engineers and provide technical leadership on complex and high-impact failure investigations

Ensure timely failure analysis turnaround to support internal stakeholders and operational/MFG teams

Establish, standardize, and continuously improve failure analysis processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality root cause investigations across all hardware platforms

Maintain a failure database with detailed findings, images, and conclusions

Bring-up new internal and external test infrastructure to validate failure signatures observed in field and operation

Qualification

Failure analysisElectrical engineeringAnalytical techniques8D problem-solvingTroubleshooting skillsPCB layout reviewCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field

8+ years in failure analysis, staff-level experience preferred

Proficient in 8D problem-solving methodology

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Hands-on experience with electrical FA tools, non destructive, and destructive FA methods (oscilloscopes, curve tracers, TDR, SEM/EDX, FTIR, CT Scan, etc.)

Experience reviewing PCB layouts and schematics

Experience with PCB/PCBA assembly and SMT processes, including identifying failures related to assembly or soldering defects

Experienced in working with external vendors or labs

Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred

Preferred hands-on failure analysis experience with key aircraft HW subsystems/components including, BMS, ESC, Avionics, Servo, and sensors

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Wing

Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Founded in 2018

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.wing.com/

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