Production Reliability Engineer (Starship Electronics)
Core
Drive reliability of all electrical systems for the Starship spacecraft and SuperHeavy booster, from communications to power and life support.
Role type
Production Reliability Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Starship spacecraft and SuperHeavy booster electrical systems
Domain
Aerospace / Hardware Reliability
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
failure analysis, root cause analysis, electrical design reviews, environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, TVAC), test automation, yield monitoring, DFX, derating analysis, PCB assembly processes
Preferred skills
digital and mixed-signal design, power electronics, RF electronics, Python/C/C++ programming, statistical methods, PFMEA, analog/digital circuit testing, SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet interfaces
Technologies
oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, soldering equipment, Python, C, C++, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, RS422
Responsibilities
Perform detailed failure analysis of Starship electronics hardware, Utilize design schematics and test equipment to identify physics of failure, Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve reliability, Work with test engineers to improve test assets and reduce false failures, Monitor yield rates and quality metrics, Conduct benchtop and environmental testing to validate robustness, Support production operations with technical guidance on failure resolution, Apply reliability mindset to electrical design reviews
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC