SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Hardware Reliability Engineer, Gateway Electronics (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Bastrop, Texas, United States, 78602
Overview
Hardware Reliability Engineer, Gateway Electronics (Starlink) Bastrop, TX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, were looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team. Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical test solutions for our ground antenna electronics and payload Perform detailed failure analysis of ground antenna hardware, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test Hands-on support of hardware through design qualification, production ramp, and ground network rollout Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware Perform electrical bench testing of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both in the field and in the lab Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline 1+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering (internships and co-ops acceptable) Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles Experience analyzing circuits and PCBAs, and developing functional test plans Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.) Experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++) Thorough understanding of electronics reliability, manufacturing, and failure mechanisms Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methods Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines Occasional travel to ground network sites to support root cause investigations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Accommodations
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hardware Reliability Engineer, Gateway Electronics (Starlink) Bastrop, TX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, were looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team. Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical test solutions for our ground antenna electronics and payload Perform detailed failure analysis of ground antenna hardware, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test Hands-on support of hardware through design qualification, production ramp, and ground network rollout Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware Perform electrical bench testing of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both in the field and in the lab Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline 1+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering (internships and co-ops acceptable) Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles Experience analyzing circuits and PCBAs, and developing functional test plans Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.) Experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++) Thorough understanding of electronics reliability, manufacturing, and failure mechanisms Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methods Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines Occasional travel to ground network sites to support root cause investigations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Accommodations
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr