Hardware Test Specialist, Failure Analysis (Gateway)
Core
Hardware Test Specialist performing failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause resolution for Starlink satellite and gateway hardware (PCBAs) to ensure network reliability.
Role type
Hands-on IC hardware test specialist (failure analysis)
Builds
Starlink satellite and ground station hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electronic testing and inspection, schematics interpretation, root-cause analysis, environmental testing (thermal/vibration/TVAC), fixture design, yield monitoring, documentation
Preferred skills
multimeter/oscilloscope/spectrum analyzer usage, mechanical tools, Linux/Windows/Python/Bash, Altium/Mentor PCB/NX, JIRA/git
Technologies
Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Calipers, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Linux, Windows, Python, Bash, JIRA, git, SVN
Responsibilities
First-level troubleshooting of test system errors via logs/telemetry; Execute and manage new configuration introduction into production; Design or repair assembly fixtures and tooling; Perform detailed failure analysis of satellite/gateway hardware; Conduct environmental testing (thermal, vibration, HALT/HASS, TVAC); Monitor yield rates and quality metrics; Maintain thorough documentation of failure analysis findings.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC