SpaceX
Technology
ElectricalEngineer,HardwareReliability(Starlink)
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“Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Hardware reliability, Failure analysis, Root cause analysis, Electronics debugging. Own qualification of new electrical designs. Own qualification of SMT manufacturing lines”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve hardware reliability; Prevent factory escapes; Deliver reliable hardware
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Debugging; Troubleshooting; Failure analysis
Work extended hours, Work weekends, Work offsite, Travel up to 30%, Relocate to Bastrop, TX
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 1+ years experience with digital designs, 1+ years experience with mixed-signal designs, 1+ years experience using oscilloscopes, 1+ years experience using digital multimeters, 1+ years experience using power supplies, 1+ years experience using soldering equipment, Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes, Experience with SMT reflow, Experience with wave solder, Experience with selective solder
Nice to Have
1+ years experience in consumer electronics, Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware, Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems, Familiarity with programming languages, Familiarity with automation scripting languages, Proficiency in understanding PCB schematics, Proficiency in understanding PCB layout tools, Experience with CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, Experience with Linux, Experience with high-speed interfaces, Experience with memories, Experience with low-power platforms, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Experience in fast-paced design environment
What You'll Do.
Own qualification of new electrical designs
Own qualification of SMT manufacturing lines
Perform hands-on debugging
Drive root cause of failed phased-array antenna
Drive root cause of failed Wi-Fi router
Drive root cause of failed power supply PCBAs
Drive root cause of failed cables
Utilize advanced diagnostic tools
Develop tools to enhance capabilities
Identify equipment to enhance capabilities
Run hardware failure investigations
Coordinate efforts across multiple teams
Communicate findings to leadership
Run data analyses on telemetry
Drive process changes
Perform electrical bench testing
Develop engineering models of failures
Inform mitigation of anomalies
Drive root cause of PCBA production yield issues
Prevent factory escapes of defective hardware
Document failure modes
Use data to improve reliability
Partner with design engineering teams
Partner with software engineering teams
Partner with test engineering teams
Partner with manufacturing engineering teams
Inform product design
Inform hardware design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating efforts across teams; Partner with design teams; Partner with software teams; Partner with test teams; Partner with manufacturing teams
Communication Scope
Communicate findings to leadership; Communicate effectively across disciplines
Process & Methodology
Iterative design environment
Full Job Description
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 of enabling human life on Mars. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, HARDWARE RELIABILITY (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As an electrical engineer on the Starlink hardware reliability team, you'll sit at the intersection of electrical, firmware, RF, and manufacturing engineering. You will be responsible for hardware failure analysis, root cause, and driving for design and process changes to improve hardware reliability across our various devices. Your focus will be on product launches and field returns. The team works on a wide range of technical disciplines including high-speed digital communication, RF systems, power electronics, PCBA manufacturing, cabling, connectors, and test boards for electrical piece part failure analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own qualification and test of new electrical designs and SMT manufacturing lines for high volume production Perform hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed phased-array antenna, Wi-Fi router, power supply PCBAs, and cables. Failures may be observed in test, production, or the field Utilize advanced
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