PCB Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

entry

$135k–$195k

H1B: no

SpaceX Sr. PCB Reliability Engineer at SpaceX leads design, testing, and manufacturing phases of PCBs for Starlink and Starshield programs. The role focuses on maintaining quality and reliability standards and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure constellation success.

Responsibilities

Own design and development of PCB stackups as part of new PCB designs development
Drive introduction of new materials, working closely with design engineers, and supply chain team
Create test plans and drive PCB reliability campaign for volume production of PCBs for Starlink program
Manage DFM as part of design releases, process documentation, and communication between engineering and vendor
Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost
Provide feedback to engineering design teams to improve design for manufacturability
Identify, root-cause, and come up with corrective actions for reliability failures

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in materials scienceDemonstrated ability to gatherADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
5+ years of experience in PCB reliability or PCB fabrication

Preferred

Experience working with PCB materials and PCB fab processes from industry
Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
Experience running failure analysis investigations and using tools like X-Ray, cross-section, polishing
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

View company page

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

More roles at SpaceX

Yield Engineer, RF Final Test Integration (Starlink/Akoustis)

Bastrop, TX

Weld Support Technician

McGregor, TX

Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)

Hawthorne, CA

Apply on Employer Site