Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

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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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TL;DR · Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink team as an Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer in Bastrop, TX, where you will contribute to the design, build, and testing of electronics for ground stations that serve as intermediaries between satellites and end-users. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing novel test solutions, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-performance hardware. You’ll need a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, experience in both electronics and mechanical design, knowledge of RF principles, and expertise in environmental testing methods such as HALT/HASS. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at scale, addressing complex challenges in satellite communication reliability.

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HALT/HASS RF principles PCB design Lean principles Six Sigma Python RFID Mechanical Design Thermal Analysis Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Design and execute environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical test solutions for ground antenna electronics.
  • Perform detailed failure analysis of ground antenna hardware to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide hands-on support during design qualification, production ramp-up, and network rollout phases.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated high-performance hardware systems.
  • Develop physical and digital tools to analyze data from field and lab tests for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Over 1 year of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering.
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related STEM field.
  • Experience with electronics and mechanical design including RF principles.
  • Proficiency in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration.
  • Strong understanding of electronics reliability, manufacturing, and failure mechanisms.

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