Lead Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

senior

$115k–$140k

H1B: no

SpaceX Lead Electrical Engineer at SpaceX Starshield focuses on hardware reliability by performing failure analysis and collaborating across teams to improve satellite hardware robustness. Responsible for root cause identification and corrective actions.

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 to 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

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 (internship and co-op experience qualifies)

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 (such as Python, C, or 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:

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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