Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Ensuring the reliability and performance of Starshield satellites by identifying, analyzing, and resolving hardware failures to improve robustness and longevity of PCBAs.
Role type
Hardware Reliability Engineer
Builds
Starshield satellite hardware (communications, earth observation, hosted payloads)
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
failure analysis, root cause analysis, environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, TVAC), test automation, statistical process control, quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma), electrical hardware troubleshooting
Preferred skills
digital and mixed-signal design, power electronics, RF electronics, Python/C/C++ programming, design for excellence (DFX), derating analysis, digital communications interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, RS422)
Technologies
oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, soldering equipment, Python, C, C++
Responsibilities
Perform detailed failure analysis of Starshield satellite hardware, Utilize design schematics and test equipment to identify failure physics, Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve reliability, Monitor yield rates and quality metrics, Conduct benchtop environmental testing, Maintain thorough documentation of failure analysis findings
Seniority
Mid-level IC (1+ years experience) to Senior IC (3+ years experience)