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SpaceX · 6 days ago

Electrical Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As an Electrical Hardware Reliability Engineer for Starshield, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our satellites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall reliability of the hardware.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Utilize design schematics, test equipment, and inspection processes to identify the physics of the failure

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

Work closely with the respective test engineers for your products to keep a close feedback loop improving test assets; to reduce false failures and increase test coverage to avoid escapes

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

Electrical engineeringFailure analysisReliability engineeringEnvironmental testingProgramming PythonProgramming C/C++Digital mixed-signal designRoot cause analysisLean principlesSix SigmaCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline

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

Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations

An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol test

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 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)

Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one