HARDWARE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARLINK PRODUCT)

Starlink is SpaceX's ambitious goal to bring high-quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) using our Falcon 9 reusable rockets. We are developing millions of devices for end users to link our customers to our satellites. As a Hardware Reliability Engineer on the Starlink team, you will be working with other engineers in all disciplines to ensure reliability of new products through design, manufacturing, and end-use.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement reliability test strategies for new products and their subcomponents to maximize field life and minimize early life failures
• Design and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical testing techniques tailored to the product and its functions
• Write test programs to exercise the functionality of the product over various conditions and environments
• Automate reliability test initiatives and reporting using proper data visualization techniques and thorough knowledge of the product and its functions
• Work closely with hardware, software, and network engineering teams to maximize reliability across all disciplines
• Define the ongoing reliability testing strategy to monitor the manufacturing process health and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process and component variability
• Root-cause failures found in test and drive design iteration to meet long-term reliability goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1 years of experience in test, analysis, manufacturing, or hardware development (internship and project experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles
• Programming experience in Python, C and SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation
• Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Reliability Test Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Reliability Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.