Supplier Development Engineer, Reliability (Starlink)
Core
Own end-to-end hardware reliability for Starlink consumer electronics products, from early reliability plan development through new product introduction, mass production, and field performance.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer (consumer electronics)
Builds
Starlink user terminals for consumer, retail, enterprise, and mobility applications
Domain
Aerospace / Consumer Electronics / Reliability Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reliability physics, statistical modeling (Weibull, lognormal, exponential), failure analysis, root cause investigation, test program execution, supplier management, reliability reporting systems, environmental testing protocols
Preferred skills
High-volume electronics reliability experience, first-principles thinking, cross-functional influence, production part approval process, DFMEA/PFMEA, accelerated life testing, Minitab/JMP proficiency
Technologies
Weibull analysis, Minitab, JMP, thermal cycling, humidity testing, mechanical stress testing, power cycling
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive reliability plans and accelerated life test protocols; Design statistically sound sampling plans; Execute reliability test programs at supply base; Lead bring-up of reliability test capacity at suppliers; Drive failure analysis and root cause investigation; Partner with cross-functional teams to embed reliability into product architecture
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
