SpaceX Reliability Engineer at Akoustis, a SpaceX subsidiary, focused on hardware reliability and quality for RF filters and satellite connectivity hardware. Uses data and hands-on analysis to improve product reliability and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on failure analysis to drive root-cause and corrective action of production, test, and on-orbit failures to ultimately improve product reliability, quality, and factory throughput
Develop, validate, and implement production processes for existing and next-gen hardware with objective of maintaining consistent quality and high throughput
Create data analysis programs to identify production yield, failure rates, and implement statistical process controls
Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction, and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability
Determine the appropriate Quality Management System requirements around traceability, non-conformance, and configuration management for the program
Define and develop the product qualification’s reliability test plan, monitor, testing, and reporting
Define ongoing reliability testing strategy to monitor the manufacturing process health, and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process and component variability
1+ years of high-volume semiconductor test or manufacturing experience (internship experience is applicable)
Preferred
3+ years of high-volume semiconductor test or manufacturing experience
Hands-on experience on semiconductor reliability, physical and electrical failure analysis tools like FIB, SEM/EDX, ion cross sect, network analyzer etc.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated good and sound analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making and process optimization
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving and dynamic environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
