Lead Electrical Test Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 16 days ago
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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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As a Lead Electrical Test Engineer (Starlink), you will serve as the technical owner of high-volume PCB electrical testing for the Starlink satellite constellation. Working within the manufacturing environment, you will manage in-circuit test and flying probe programs, design multi-unit test fixtures and racks, and oversee the development of test PCBAs including schematic and layout. You will be responsible for production quality, yield analysis, and developing Design For Test guidelines while technically leading a team of engineers and technicians. The role requires expertise in Teradyne systems, automation software using Python or C/C++, and version control via Git. You will utilize tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters to debug production issues. This position focuses on solving complex manufacturing challenges related to high-volume electronics for satellite hardware and infrastructure.

Skills

In-Circuit Test Flying Probe DFT Python C C++ Git Oscilloscope Multimeter Electronic Load Source Measurement Unit Automation Metrology Test Coverage Analysis

What you'll do

Own electrical test production programs including in-circuit tests, flying probe programs, and first-article testing for new products.
Design and manage multi-unit test fixtures and racks focusing on mechanical structure and electrical interface.
Design and oversee the fabrication of test PCBAs, including schematic layout and bring-up.
Debug yield issues and root cause false-fails or false-passes in coordination with CAM and process engineering teams.
Develop and maintain Design for Test (DFT) guidelines to be implemented on new production panels.
Create test strategies and perform formal coverage analyses for peer team reviews.
Write and maintain automation software to interface with testers, instrumentation, and production documentation systems.
Provide technical leadership to engineers, technicians, and specialists regarding programs, fixtures, and hardware debugging.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience in high-volume electrical or manufacturing test (ICT, flying probe, functional, or equivalent).
2+ years of experience mentoring engineers on a test process.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
Experience with high-volume PCB/PCBA production test in a factory (preferred).
Hands-on fixture and multi-unit rack design, including designing and releasing test PCBAs (preferred).
Proficiency in in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, circuit analysis, and test coverage analysis (preferred).
Experience with test equipment, measurement techniques, and programming for automation (Python, C/C++) (preferred).

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