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 internet receivers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Consumer Electronics
Required skills
electrical hardware failure analysis, PCBA reliability, root cause analysis, SMT manufacturing, oscilloscope usage, spectrum analyzer usage, x-ray machine usage, logic analyzer usage, PCB schematic interpretation, Wi-Fi standards knowledge, Python/C++/SQL scripting, SMT reflow, wave solder, selective solder, environmental testing, reliability calculators
Preferred skills
Master's degree in EE, consumer electronics experience, RF communication systems troubleshooting, Mentor Graphics Xpedition, CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, Linux, high-speed interfaces, low-power platforms
Technologies
Starlink, phased-array antenna, Wi-Fi router, power supply, SMT, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, x-ray machines, logic analyzers, Python, C++, SQL, Mentor Graphics Xpedition, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n
Responsibilities
Own qualification and test of new electrical designs and SMT manufacturing lines for high volume production, 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 and prevent factory escapes, Document failure modes and use data to continually improve reliability, Partner with design, software, test, and manufacturing engineering teams to improve yield and quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
