Reliability Engineering

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PCB RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel- opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you’ve come to the right place!

This role will be part of the team that is responsible for the design and reliability of Starship electronics. The PCB Reliability Engineer will work closely with PCB librarians, PCB designers, responsible engineers, manufacturing and supply chain teams, as well as PCB vendors, in support of our mission.

Become a member of the PCB reliability team on the Starship program, leading the effort to create high-quality PCBs for deep space travel to the Moon and Mars

Drive introduction of new materials, working closely with design engineers and our supply chain team

Create test plans and drive PCB reliability campaigns for volume production of PCBs

Manage DFM as part of design releases, process documentation, and communication between engineering teams and PCB vendors

Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, reliability, and cost

Provide feedback to engineering design teams to improve design for manufacturability and reliability

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent engineering

1+ years of professional experience in PCB design, reliability, or fabrication

Experience working with PCB materials and PCB fabrication processes from industry

Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards

Experience running failure analysis investigations and using tools like X-Ray, cross-section, and polishing

Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis

Proficiency with board layout in any ECAD software

Demonstrated cross functional project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Reliability Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.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.

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