Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Electronics Failure Analysis (Gateways)

Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Electronics Failure Analysis (Gateways)

Bastrop, TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we're looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As Failure Analysis Engineer on Starlink, you'll sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna engineering - ultimately ensuring that our Ground antenna hardware can withstand the harshest environmental conditions while maintaining reliable communication with millions of users on a global scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design, develop, and conduct reliability test solutions for our ground antenna electronics and payload
• Perform detailed failure analysis of ground antenna hardware, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions
• Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and / or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
• Hands-on support of hardware through design qualification, production ramp, and ground network rollout
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
• Perform electrical bench testing of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies
• Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both in the field and in the lab

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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

For applicants requiring accommodation during the application / interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com

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