Make sure the system never lies, and rarely fails, no matter the complexity 
Dunia is building AI-native, automated laboratories for materials discovery. Our systems combine hardware, software, chemistry, and automation in tightly coupled workflows. In this environment, reliability and quality are not support functions. They are foundational. 
As Reliability & Test Engineer, you will own the design and enforcement of reliability, testing, and safety practices across Dunia’s facilities. Your role is to minimize downtime, prevent failure propagation, and ensure that every experiment, run, and dataset meets a consistently high quality bar. 
This role exists to make sure the system works every time, not just most of the time. 

Your tasks will include: 

Design reliability into the system 

• Identify where failures are likely to occur before they happen
• Eliminate single points of failure across hardware, automation, and workflows
• Build recovery strategies that minimize impact when things go wrong

Test what actually matters 

• Define tests that reflect real operating conditions, not ideal scenarios
• Ensure consistency and reproducibility across runs and systems
• Prevent subtle degradation from quietly eroding quality

Protect safety as autonomy increases 

• Anticipate how increased automation changes risk
• Design safeguards that work without constant human intervention
• Take ownership of safety as a system property, not a checklist

Turn failures into progress 

• Investigate incidents and near-misses deeply
• Translate findings into durable system improvements
• Raise the reliability bar across the organization

• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, industrial, or related field)
• 5+ years experience in reliability engineering, test engineering, or quality assurance in complex technical systems
• Strong background in failure analysis, testing methodologies, and system validation
• Experience working with automated, hardware-software integrated environments
• High standards, strong ownership mindset, and comfort saying “this isn’t ready”
• Clear communicator who can align teams around quality and safety expectations