Hardware Development Engineer, Gateway Failure Analysis (Starlink)

SpaceX

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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 · Hardware Development Engineer, Gateway Failure Analysis (Starlink)

Join the Starlink team as a Hardware Development Engineer in Bastrop, TX, where you will contribute to designing and testing electronics for ground stations that serve as intermediaries between satellites and end-users. Your daily tasks include developing novel test solutions, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as mechanical, thermal, software, and supply chain engineers to ensure high-performance hardware. You must have a Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and experience in electronics and mechanical design, RF principles, and environmental testing. This role involves hands-on work and occasional travel for on-site support at ground network sites.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop novel test solutions for ground antenna electronics.
  • Perform detailed failure analysis to identify root causes of hardware issues.
  • Implement corrective actions based on findings from failure analysis.
  • Provide hands-on support during design qualification and production ramp-up.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance hardware.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or STEM field
  • Experience with electronics and mechanical design including RF principles
  • Knowledge of quality tools like Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methods
  • Experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration

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