Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)
Core
Hardware reliability engineer responsible for failure analysis, root cause investigation, and driving design/process changes for Starlink devices.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer
Builds
Starlink satellite constellation and consumer receivers
Domain
Aerospace + consumer electronics
Required skills
hardware failure analysis, root cause analysis, SMT manufacturing, PCBA troubleshooting, oscilloscope usage, RF systems, power electronics, data analysis, Python/C++/SQL scripting, PCB layout
Preferred skills
consumer electronics experience, RF communication systems, FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, Linux, high-speed interfaces, low-power platforms
Technologies
oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, x-ray machines, logic analyzers, SMT reflow, wave solder, selective solder, Python, C++, SQL
Responsibilities
Own qualification and test of new electrical designs and SMT manufacturing lines; Perform hands-on debugging of failed phased-array antennas, Wi-Fi routers, and power supply PCBAs; Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to root cause electronics; Run hardware failure investigations under high pressure; Run data analyses on telemetry to understand failure landscape; Drive design and process changes to improve hardware reliability; Perform electrical bench testing and develop engineering models of failures; Document failure modes and use data to improve reliability; Partner with design, software, test, and manufacturing teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
