Electrical On-orbit Reliability Engineer, Satellites
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$187,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $162k for comparable roles.
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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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Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink) joins the Starlink hardware engineering group to ensure satellite hardware withstands the harsh environment of space. You will work across sub-teams including Gateways, Hardware Test and Automation, Failure Analysis, and On-Orbit Reliability. Key responsibilities include designing automated test solutions for avionics and payload hardware, developing custom PCBAs, and writing Python automation software to interact with test equipment and production documentation. You will perform electrical bench testing, develop engineering models of failures, and collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and software engineers. Required skills include experience with hardware development, circuit analysis, and test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. You must understand electronics reliability, failure mechanisms, and environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC to support global broadband internet systems.
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