Hardware Reliability Engineer (Build Reliability)
Core
Ensure reliability of flight components and production assemblies for SpaceX vehicles by analyzing data, investigating failures, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer (build reliability)
Builds
Avionics parts, controllers, sensors, RF systems, power systems, and wire harnessing for launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Hardware Reliability / Manufacturing
Required skills
Root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing principles, Statistical process control, Design of experiments, Gage repeatability and reproducibility studies, Electrical troubleshooting, PFMEA, APQP
Preferred skills
PCB design and troubleshooting, Complex electromechanical assembly support, Advanced product quality planning, Metrology, Control plans
Technologies
Schematics, Test equipment, Inspection processes, Statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Partner with design and manufacturing to ensure reliability of avionics parts; Track yield and test escapes; Develop and validate Lean test and inspection processes; Monitor product success during production ramp-up; Conduct build quality reviews to identify design improvements; Investigate failures in production, test, and flight to mitigate root causes; Perform gage repeatability and reproducibility studies; Contain non-conforming product and guide rework activities; Support continuous improvement of autonomous production systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
