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SpaceX · 2 hours ago

Hardware Reliability Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Hardware Reliability Engineer for Satellite Systems (Starshield) will investigate, analyze, and track the reliability of hardware within the Starshield satellite constellation, working cross-functionally to address on-orbit data and improve design and production reliability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze and track on-orbit hardware failures for the Starshield satellite constellation

Drive root cause investigation for major on-orbit hardware anomalies

Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, test, operations, production) to eliminate sources of on-orbit failure

Drive continual improvements to our constellation by building and using tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing

Continuously improve the feedback loop from space using a mix of effective communication and automation

Qualification

Hardware developmentData analysisRoot cause analysisPythonSQLTime series data analysisReliability statisticsFailure mechanismsEnvironmental testingCross-functional collaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline

2+ years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis (internship, co-op, and extracurricular experiences are applicable)

1+ years of experience with Python or SQL

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or data science

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role

Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)

Strong understanding of time series data analysis and reliability statistics

Strong understanding of failure mechanisms for electronic, mechanical, or optical systems

Experience leading failure investigations and root cause analysis

Experience performing environmental tests such as HALT/HASS campaigns, thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, space environment effects testing

Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one