Lead Reliability Engineer (Starlink)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>LEAD RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARLINK)</strong></p> <p>This role will be the lead for teams responsible for the design and reliability of Starlink satellites and ground stations, specifically managing PCB librarians who maintain the library of our parts used for design and layout and liaising with PCB designers and manufacturing and reliability engineers. This lead will also manage the EEE Components team, who is responsible for evaluating new and existing parts for high reliability through communication with suppliers, design reviews, and hands-on lab analysis. Additionally, design reliability functions which ensure thorough qualification planning, technical review, and approvals are covered by this role as well.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide team leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance within and without the Hardware and EEE Parts Reliability group</li> <li>Guide and Steer EEE Component reviews and reliability campaigns</li> <li>Support and execute quick decisions and oversee failure analysis for mitigation of reliability issues</li> <li>Execute reliability modeling and risk assessments for given EEE Component issues impacting our hardware</li> <li>Interface with manufacturing and design engineers for deep understanding of how EEE components are used in application</li> <li>Assist Responsible Engineers in developing qualification strategies based, provide technical review, and ensure project closure and proper approval</li> <li>Coordinate and support PCB Librarian team activities</li> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a STEM field</li> <li>5+ years of experience in semiconductor and/or PCBA hardware reliability engineering</li> <li>3+ years of predictive modeling experience (e.g., predicting product life via data analysis testing) </li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent understanding of accelerated testing methods, governing equations, and physics of failure for different failure mechanisms</li> <li>Working knowledge of coding language, preferable Python</li> <li>Adept in developing and analyzing reliability statistics, including Weibull Analysis</li> <li>Experience with probabilistic modeling techniques</li> <li>Robust Determination of MTTF</li> <li>Experienced with life testing methods (HALT/HASS, ESS, ALT, RGT)</li> <li>Areas of specialty interest: avionics electronics, interconnects, RF systems, mechanisms, space tribology, power systems (batteries, solar arrays), thermal management</li> <li>Familiarity with IPC and JEDEC reliability and quality specifications, tailored towards component reliability and</li> <li>Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams</li> <li>Strong work ethic and organizational skills and keen attention to detail</li> <li>2+ years of experience in a leadership/mentoring role</li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: </strong></p> <div>Pay range: </div> <div>Lead Reliability Engineer: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year</div> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to ... (truncated, view full listing at source)