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SpaceX · 10 hours ago

Hardware Development Engineer, Failure Analysis (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. The Hardware Development Engineer for Starlink will ensure the reliability and performance of satellites and ground stations by analyzing and resolving hardware failures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform detailed failure analysis of satellite and gateway hardware, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve product reliability and manufacturing processes

Utilize schematics, test equipment, and inspection processes to conduct failure investigations on PCBAs and other electronic components

Work closely with the respective test engineers for your products to keep a close feedback loop improving test assets

Monitor yield rates and quality metrics, driving corrective actions to address non-conforming products

Conduct benchtop environmental testing to validate product robustness

Support production and field operations by providing technical guidance on failure resolution and process improvements

Maintain thorough documentation of failure analysis findings, test results, and corrective actions

Qualification

Failure analysisElectrical engineeringEnvironmental testingDigital designProgramming PythonProgramming C/C++Quality tools LeanQuality tools Six SigmaEnthusiasm for innovationInterpersonal skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or equivalent engineering/STEM discipline

1+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering (internships and co-ops acceptable)

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to improving reliability in cutting-edge technology

Preferred

Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline

3+ years of industry experience working with electronic hardware

Experience with digital and mixed-signal designs, power electronics, or RF electronics using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and root causing electrical hardware failures

Experience with environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC

Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++) for test automation and data analysis

Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and corrective action

Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes: Analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit testing; RF hardware testing; Design for excellence (DFX), derating, and related analyses; Digital communications interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS422; Statistical Process Control (SPC)