Systems Reliability Lead

About Airbound

Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today.

This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day.

The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch.

To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible.

About Reliability

Reliability is not an afterthought at Airbound — it is the foundation on which everything else is built. Every flight must perform exactly as expected, under every condition, with no room for weak links. Reliability is what transforms ambitious prototypes into trusted aircraft that can operate at scale, day after day.

The function spans across all domains — from structures and composites to electronics, controls, and software — ensuring that every system is designed, tested, and validated to withstand the harshest real-world conditions. It is where aircraft are pushed to their limits through lifecycle, stress, and environmental testing, with failures studied methodically until their root causes are understood and eliminated.

Reliability is also where rigor meets creativity. It is a place that demands discipline, a systems-level perspective, and an unwavering commitment to thoroughness.

About Your Role; Problems To Solve

Own the reliability and durability roadmap across all systems — spanning structures, composites, electronics, and controls.
Design and execute comprehensive lifecycle, stress, and environmental tests that simulate extreme real-world conditions, including vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, and long-duration use.
Build test rigs, automation setups, and data pipelines to accelerate failure detection, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
Develop and implement reliability metrics, dashboards, and standards that guide design teams from prototype through production.
Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and operations to ensure reliability insights feed directly into design choices, materials selection, and process improvements.
Drive failure investigations with a systems-level mindset, ensuring no weak link escapes scrutiny.
Mentor and lead a cross functional team of engineers, instilling a culture of thoroughness, discipline, and data-driven decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other complex hardware systems.
Proven track record of designing and executing lifecycle, durability, and environmental tests.
Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS, and reliability prediction models.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and deliver system-level reliability improvements in high-performance hardware.
Hands-on experience with test equipment, automation frameworks, and data analysis for reliability validation.
Strong problem-solving skills rooted in a methodical, first-principles approach.
Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, high-accountability environment where reliability is non-negotiable.

What we offer

Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered
Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute
Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it
Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily

“A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up”

IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve paused hiring for this role as we work through a few internal updates. If you’re interested in joining our talent pipeline for future when we re-open this position, you’re welcome to apply now.

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About Airbound

Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today.

This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day.

The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch.

To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible.

About Reliability

Reliability is also where rigor meets creativity. It is a place that demands discipline, a systems-level perspective, and an unwavering commitment to thoroughness.

About Your Role; Problems To Solve

Own the reliability and durability roadmap across all systems — spanning structures, composites, electronics, and controls.

Design and execute comprehensive lifecycle, stress, and environmental tests that simulate extreme real-world conditions, including vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, and long-duration use.

Build test rigs, automation setups, and data pipelines to accelerate failure detection, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.

Develop and implement reliability metrics, dashboards, and standards that guide design teams from prototype through production.

Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and operations to ensure reliability insights feed directly into design choices, materials selection, and process improvements.

Drive failure investigations with a systems-level mindset, ensuring no weak link escapes scrutiny.

Mentor and lead a cross functional team of engineers, instilling a culture of thoroughness, discipline, and data-driven decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other complex hardware systems.

Proven track record of designing and executing lifecycle, durability, and environmental tests.

Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS, and reliability prediction models.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and deliver system-level reliability improvements in high-performance hardware.

Hands-on experience with test equipment, automation frameworks, and data analysis for reliability validation.

Strong problem-solving skills rooted in a methodical, first-principles approach.

Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, high-accountability environment where reliability is non-negotiable.

What we offer

Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered

Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute

Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it

Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily

“A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up”