Sr. Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)
Core
Electrical hardware failure analysis, PCBA reliability, and quality improvement for Starlink satellite and consumer receiver systems.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (hardware reliability)
Builds
Starlink satellite constellation and consumer broadband receivers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
digital or mixed-signal design, oscilloscope usage, soldering equipment operation, root cause analysis, PCBA manufacturing process knowledge, SMT reflow, wave solder, selective solder, PCB schematic and layout interpretation, Wi-Fi standards (802.11ax/ac/n), high-speed interfaces, low-power platforms, Python/C++/SQL scripting, Mentor Graphics Xpedition
Preferred skills
consumer electronics troubleshooting, RF communication systems, environmental testing, reliability calculators, CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, linux, fast-paced iterative design environment
Technologies
oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, x-ray machines, logic analyzers, Python, C++, SQL, Mentor Graphics Xpedition
Responsibilities
Own qualification and test of new electrical designs and SMT manufacturing lines; Perform hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed PCBAs; Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to root cause electronics; Drive root cause of PCBA production yield issues; Document failure modes and use data to continually improve reliability; Partner with cross-functional teams to improve yield, processes, test coverage, quality, and reliability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
