Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Gateway Failure Analysis (Starlink)

Spacex

Bastrop, TX

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SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Broadband, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Computer Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Design, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Functional Testing, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Interviewing Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Metrology, Network Support, Oscilloscope, Physics, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Validation/Verification, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Spectrum Analyzers, Supply Chain, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Bench, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Thermal Analysis, Time Management, Vector Network Analyzers, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Bastrop, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

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.

SR. HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, GATEWAY FAILURE ANALYSIS (STARLINK)

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, hundreds of gateway ground stations, 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 a Sr. Hardware Development Engineer on Starlink, you'll contribute to the design, build, and test electronics for the world's largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission. You will 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. This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D technology, and some of the most complex applications of electrical and mechanical engineering in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical 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
Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
5+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles
Experience analyzing circuits and PCBAs, and developing functional test plans
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.)
Experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration
Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
Thorough understanding of electronics reliability, manufacturing, and failure mechanisms
Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methods
Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Occasional travel to ground network sites to support root cause investigations

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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