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Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)
Jobs via Dice, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. As a Sr. Reliability Engineer for Starshield, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our satellites. You will identify, analyze, and resolve hardware failures, improve our PCBAs’ robustness and longevity, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across electrical, mechanical, software, and supply‑chain functions.
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.
Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior Engineers on the team.
Serve as technical expert in electronics manufacturing processes to challenge requirements and steer the department towards value‑added testing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
5+ years in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering.
2+ years of experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) used to verify hardware functionality.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
8+ 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.
PCBA fabrication experience (familiar with solder, flux, underfill, staking, reflow, temperature control, etc.).
Experience with environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC.
Experience with RF test equipment (e.g. vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer) and concepts such as S‑parameters, impedance matching, and antenna designs.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, C/C++).
Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes:
Analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit testing.
Design for excellence (DFX), root cause, derating, and related analyses.
RF hardware testing.
Digital communications interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS‑422.
Knowledgeable with IPC standards such as IPC‑A‑610G.
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one.
Additional Requirements
Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or on‑orbit operations.
Active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
Compensation and Benefits Pay range: Hardware Reliability Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year. The base salary is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options or long‑term cash awards; discretionary bonuses; and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. SpaceX provides comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR Requirements Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan or requiring reasonable accommodation should reach out to the SpaceX Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
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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.
Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior Engineers on the team.
Serve as technical expert in electronics manufacturing processes to challenge requirements and steer the department towards value‑added testing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
5+ years in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering.
2+ years of experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) used to verify hardware functionality.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
8+ 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.
PCBA fabrication experience (familiar with solder, flux, underfill, staking, reflow, temperature control, etc.).
Experience with environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC.
Experience with RF test equipment (e.g. vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer) and concepts such as S‑parameters, impedance matching, and antenna designs.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, C/C++).
Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes:
Analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit testing.
Design for excellence (DFX), root cause, derating, and related analyses.
RF hardware testing.
Digital communications interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS‑422.
Knowledgeable with IPC standards such as IPC‑A‑610G.
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain one.
Additional Requirements
Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or on‑orbit operations.
Active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
Compensation and Benefits Pay range: Hardware Reliability Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year. The base salary is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options or long‑term cash awards; discretionary bonuses; and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. SpaceX provides comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR Requirements Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan or requiring reasonable accommodation should reach out to the SpaceX Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
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