Electrical On-orbit Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull timeOn Site

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$105k–$145k

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SpaceX Electrical On-Orbit Hardware Reliability Engineer at SpaceX Starlink analyzes and investigates electrical and mechanical hardware failure modes on the satellite constellation. The role includes hardware testing, data analysis, root cause investigations, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines to improve hardware reliability.

Responsibilities

Analyze and track on-orbit hardware failures for the Starlink satellite constellation
Drive root cause investigation for major on-orbit hardware anomalies
Perform electrical bench testing and develop engineering models of failures to root cause and mitigate hardware anomalies
Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, test, operations, production) to eliminate sources of on-orbit failure
Drive continual improvements to our constellation by building and using tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing
Continuously improve the feedback loop from space using a mix of effective communication and automation

Qualification

Required

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
1+ years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis (internship/co-op experience is accepted)
1+ years of experience with Python and/or SQL

Preferred

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
Experience analyzing/designing electrical circuits and developing functional test plans
Experience with PCBA test equipment and measurement techniques (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.)
Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
Strong understanding of time series data analysis and reliability statistics
Strong understanding of failure mechanisms for electronic, mechanical, or optical systems
Experience leading failure investigations and root cause analysis

Benefits

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401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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