SpaceX · 1 day ago
Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starlink Aviation)
Woodinville, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer for their Starlink Aviation team. This role involves ensuring the reliability and quality of aviation products through design, manufacturing, testing, and fleet support.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and execute on long term reliability test during the initial product development and qualification
Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to ensure manufacturability and process reliability for flight hardware
Develop, implement, and validate test and inspection processes for new and existing products, ensuring that criteria are objective and that design and reliability goals are consistently met
Execute projects to improve reliability partnering with design, software, test, manufacturing engineering, and production teams
Investigate anomalies and failures in test, production, and the fleet to identify the root cause and mitigate the immediate and underlying root causes to reduce risk and improve reliability of structural and electrical systems on the Starlink Aviation system (phased-array, Wi-Fi, harnessing, and power supply PCBAs)
Drive corrective actions to prevent factory escapes of defective hardware
Drive systematic process improvements to mitigate for potential failure modes
Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities
Support the shop floor in continuous improvement and the advancing of a autonomous production system through creation of standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary inspection, and improved control and optimization of critical processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team's spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Programming experience in Python, C or SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation
Proven success with instituting statistical process control and conducting design of experiments to understand process dependencies in high volume production environments
Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Background in electrical engineering
Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or materials engineering
Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, marine, aerospace, or automotive industries
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2026-01-01Undisclosed
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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