Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and test avionics and payload hardware for Starlink satellites to ensure they withstand the harsh environment of space and maintain global communication.
Role type
Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer (IC)
Builds
Automated test solutions, custom PCBAs, and validation frameworks for satellite hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware development, electronics test engineering, Python programming, circuit analysis, functional test planning, PCBA design and troubleshooting, test equipment operation, electrical schematics interpretation, electronics manufacturing knowledge, reliability and failure mechanism analysis, environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, TVAC), metrology and uncertainty analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering, C/C++ programming, advanced test equipment expertise, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Python, C/C++, oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit
Responsibilities
Design and develop automated test solutions for avionics and payload hardware; Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals and power units under test; Write automation software to interact with units under test and production systems; Perform electrical bench testing and develop engineering models of failures; Drive continual improvements to designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze on-orbit and lab data
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC