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Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, focusing on national security efforts through its Starshield program. As a Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and performance of satellites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware robustness and longevity.

Computer Software

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

Failure analysisEnvironmental testingDigitalMixed-signal designsProgramming PythonProgramming C/C++Quality tools LeanQuality tools Six SigmaElectrical hardware troubleshootingBachelor's degreeMaster's degree

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)

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