Full-Time

Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer

Starlink

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$100k - $135kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering (internship experience is acceptable)
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++) (preferred)
  • Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans (preferred)
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs (preferred)
  • Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.) (preferred)
  • Thorough understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage (preferred)
  • Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms (preferred)
  • Thorough understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration and TVAC (preferred)
  • Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role (preferred)
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
  • Some roles may require working on an 'on-call' basis on a weeklong rotational schedule (On-Orbit Reliability only)
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop automated test solutions for our avionics and payload hardware
  • Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
  • Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
  • Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
  • Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
  • Perform electrical bench testing and develop engineering models of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies
  • Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in the lab
  • Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's pioneering technology and ambitious projects, like Mars colonization, offer employees the chance to work on groundbreaking and historic missions.
  • The company's move to Texas could provide new opportunities for growth and development in a business-friendly environment.
  • SpaceX's continuous innovation, such as the development of the Starship vehicle, positions it as a leader in the aerospace industry.

What critics are saying

  • Recent technical failures, such as the Falcon 9 engine issues, could impact SpaceX's reliability and client trust.
  • The relocation to Texas may lead to operational disruptions and potential talent retention challenges.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's development of reusable rockets significantly reduces the cost of space travel, setting it apart from traditional aerospace companies.
  • The Starlink project aims to provide global broadband coverage, creating a new revenue stream and expanding SpaceX's market reach beyond just space launches.
  • SpaceX's ability to serve a diverse range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises, showcases its versatility and broad market appeal.

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Benefits

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