Hardware Reliability Specialist, Production (starlink) - 2nd Shift

Hardware Reliability Specialist, Production (Starlink) - 2nd Shift Location: Bastrop, Texas, United States Job Tags: Product Responsibilities: Execute production non-conformance management processes including MRB, vendor defects, quality audits, and production containments for various Starlink manufacturing lines. Drive root cause, resolution, and preventative actions Analyze production defect data and hold quality reviews to drive root cause and corrective action. Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance and scrap Assist production in developing process improvements and provide training to production technicians to ensure Starlink standards are being met Monitor production first pass yield (FPY) and true yield to maintain a stable production environment capable of meeting the required production rate, reliability, and cost Ensure successful transition of products from development to high volume production Build relationships with cross-functional groups including manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, and customer support to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from production defects Perform area audits in compliance with ISO9100 standards Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science-related discipline OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in hands‑on engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality environment Preferred Skills and Experience: Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline Experience conducting hardware root cause investigation and containment activity in a manufacturing environment Experience with J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware in production environment Experience programming, loading, and operating automated production or test equipment. Experience with electrical test, environmental test, HALT test. Experience in laboratory setting Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast‑paced NPI environment. Ability to adapt and process changes quickly Excellent computer skills (e‑mail, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, SQL) Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills. Good written, oral, presentation, and documentation skills Demonstrated ability to use technical knowledge and quality background to understand the current state and the most optimal path forward. Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering Ability to acquire new technical knowledge, particularly around how satellite subsystems operate and function Experience reading engineering drawings, including electrical PCBA schematics and mechanical tolerance stacking Experience developing process documents and procedures Experience with process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) Experience in high-volume manufacturing setting Basic familiarity and/or certification with IS9100 standards Additional Requirements: Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends Estimated shift times: Split Shift: 12:00pm – 12:00am (noon to midnight) Alternative work schedule: Thursday – Monday This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform functions of this position Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affi­rmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard