Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Build Reliability)
Core
Hardware Reliability Engineer ensuring the reliability of flight components and production assemblies for SpaceX vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer
Builds
Avionics parts (controllers, RIOs, sensors, RF, power systems, solar arrays, wire harnessing) and complex electromechanical assemblies
Domain
Aerospace / Hardware Reliability / Manufacturing Quality
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, PCB design and troubleshooting, Lean manufacturing principles, Root cause analysis, Statistical process control, Design of experiments, Gage R&R studies, PFMEA, APQP, Metrology
Preferred skills
Experience with complex electromechanical assemblies, Advanced problem solving approaches, Knowledge of quality tools (SPC, DOE, MSA)
Technologies
Schematics, Test equipment, Inspection processes, Lean tools
Responsibilities
Partner with design, test, and manufacturing to ensure reliability of Avionics parts; Track yield and test escapes; Develop and validate Lean test and inspection processes; Monitor product success through production ramp-up; Conduct build quality reviews to identify design improvements; Investigate failures in production, test, and flight; Perform electrical root cause analysis; Perform gage repeatability and reproducibility studies; Contain non-conforming product; Support continuous improvement on the shop floor
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1+ years experience required)
