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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Electrical On-orbit Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink) joins the Starlink team to track, investigate, and analyze electrical and mechanical hardware failure modes across a massive satellite constellation. The role involves performing electrical bench testing, developing engineering models of failures, and conducting root cause investigations for on-orbit anomalies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in thermal, software, and production to eliminate failure sources and improve the feedback loop from space through automation and data analysis. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python and SQL, as well as experience with electrical circuit design, PCBA test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and reliability statistics. The work focuses on solving complex hardware reliability issues within a large-scale satellite fleet, addressing everything from individual component physics of failure to the broader implications for the entire orbital constellation.
Track and analyze electrical and mechanical hardware failure modes across the Starlink satellite constellation.
Lead root cause investigations for major on-orbit hardware anomalies.
Perform electrical bench testing to develop engineering models of failures and mitigate issues.
Develop tools to analyze data collected from both on-orbit operations and ground testing.
Provide technical insights during design and production phases to improve hardware reliability over time.
Improve the feedback loop from space through effective communication and automation.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
1+ years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis.
1+ years of experience with Python and/or SQL.
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar engineering degree (preferred).
Experience analyzing/designing electrical circuits and developing functional test plans (preferred).
Experience with PCBA test equipment and measurement techniques such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers (preferred).
Strong understanding of time series data analysis, reliability statistics, and failure mechanisms for electronic, mechanical, or optical systems (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
Python
C++
Oscilloscope
Spectrum Analyzer
Network Analyzer
Vector Signal Generator
Source Measurement Unit
HALT
HASS
Failure Analysis
RF Systems
Power Electronics
Avionics