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Hardware Development Engineer, Electronics Failure Analysis (Gateways)

SpaceX's Starlink team is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer focused on electronics failure analysis to ensure ground antenna hardware meets rigorous environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical requirements. The role involves hands-on test development, root-cause failure analysis, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and supporting design qualification through production and rollout of Starlink ground equipment.

Skills

  • Experience with environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration)
  • Proficiency with test & measurement equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum/network analyzer, VSG, SMU, electronic load)
  • Circuit and PCBA analysis and functional test plan development
  • Knowledge of RF principles as applied to antenna/ground hardware
  • Programming skills for test automation and data analysis (Python, C/C++)
  • Understanding of electronics reliability, manufacturing, and failure mechanisms
  • Familiarity with metrology, measurement error sources, and uncertainty analysis
  • Strong root cause analysis and quality tool usage (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical test solutions for ground antenna electronics and payloads
  • Perform detailed failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Select COTS or design custom PCBAs and test fixtures to measure signals and apply flight-like loads
  • Provide hands-on hardware support through design qualification, production ramp, and ground network rollout
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, test, supply chain, and silicon teams to deliver integrated hardware
  • Perform electrical bench testing to reproduce and mitigate anomalies
  • Build physical and digital tools to collect and analyze lab and field data and drive design improvements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other STEM discipline (required)
  • Master’s degree in related engineering field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and potential equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan (401k) and financial benefits
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-oriented space and communications projects
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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