Hardware Development Engineer Failure Analysis Starlink Gateways
Hardware Development Engineer Failure Analysis Starlink Gateways
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER FAILURE ANALYSIS (STARLINK GATEWAYS)
As a Hardware Development Engineer for Starlink Gateways you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our ground stations which connect our satellites to the data centers all around the planet. You will work on identifying analyzing and resolving hardware failures to improve the robustness and longevity of our Gateways. This role involves collaborating with crossfunctional teams including electrical mechanical software and supply chain to enhance the overall reliability of the Starlink network. This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D technology and some of the most complex applications of RF in the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform detailed failure analysis of gateway hardware identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with design manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve product reliability and manufacturing processes.
- Utilize schematics test equipment and inspection processes to conduct failure investigations on PCBAs and other electronic components.
- Work closely with the respective test engineers for your products to keep a close feedback loop improving test assets.
- Monitor yield rates and quality metrics driving corrective actions to address nonconforming 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering physics or equivalent engineering discipline.
- 1 years of experience in hardware development failure analysis or reliability engineering (internships and coops acceptable)
- Experience with digital and mixedsignal designs using oscilloscopes digital multimeters power supplies and soldering equipment.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
- 3 years of industry experience working with electronic hardware.
- 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).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills enthusiasm for innovation and commitment to improving reliability in cuttingedge technology
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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.
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Employment Type
Full Time
