PCB Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX's Starshield program, which leverages Starlink technology and launch capability for national security efforts, is seeking a PCB Reliability Engineer. This role is crucial for maintaining the highest quality and reliability standards in the design, test, and manufacturing phases of printed circuit boards for satellites, gateways, and consumer hardware. The engineer will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the success of the constellation and the delivery of internet services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
1+ years of experience in PCB reliability or PCB fabrication

Nice To Haves

Experience working with PCB materials and PCB fab processes from industry
Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
Experience running failure analysis investigations and using tools like X-Ray, cross-section, polishing
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Own design and development of PCB stackups as part of new PCB designs development
Drive introduction of new materials, working closely with design engineers, and supply chain team
Create test plans and drive PCB reliability campaign for volume production of PCBs for Starlink program
Manage DFM as part of design releases, process documentation, and communication between engineering and vendor
Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost
Provide feedback to engineering design teams to improve design for manufacturability
Identify, root-cause, and come up with corrective actions for reliability failures

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave
Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, for those with an active clearance once officially briefed into a classified program