SpaceX

1 month ago

RF Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Electrical engineer for Starlink hardware reliability, focusing on root-cause analysis and design/process changes to improve reliability across devices. Will own qualification and testing of new designs, perform hands-on debugging of RF/mixed-signal hardware, and collaborate across design, software, test, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust hardware for a high-volume, fast-paced product line.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Key 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 phased-array antenna, Wi-Fi router, power supply PCBAs, and cables. Failures may be observed in test, production, or the field.
•Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, x-ray machines, logic analyzers, and custom firmware scripts to root cause electronics.
•Develop tools and identify equipment to enhance the team’s capabilities in swiftly root causing electronics.
•Run hardware failure investigations under high pressure, coordinating efforts across multiple teams, and communicating findings to leadership.

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or computer engineering.
•1+ years experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and/or soldering equipment (includes internships and school projects).
•Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes and assembly such as SMT reflow, wave solder, and selective solder.
•Willingness to travel up to 30% for work.
•Willingness to relocate to the Bastrop, TX area; remote or hybrid work not considered.

Experience:1+ yearsAerospaceConsumer electronicsTelecommunications

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkDocumentationDebugging

Languages:English

Tech Stack:PythonSQLC++LinuxOscilloscopeSpectrum analyzerX-rayLogic analyzerPCBPCBASMTWaver solderSolderingFirmwarePower electronicsRFTestingAutomations

Company Brief

SpaceX

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 month ago

RF Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 4 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Key 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 phased-array antenna, Wi-Fi router, power supply PCBAs, and cables. Failures may be observed in test, production, or the field.
•Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, x-ray machines, logic analyzers, and custom firmware scripts to root cause electronics.
•Develop tools and identify equipment to enhance the team’s capabilities in swiftly root causing electronics.
•Run hardware failure investigations under high pressure, coordinating efforts across multiple teams, and communicating findings to leadership.

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or computer engineering.
•1+ years experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and/or soldering equipment (includes internships and school projects).
•Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes and assembly such as SMT reflow, wave solder, and selective solder.
•Willingness to travel up to 30% for work.
•Willingness to relocate to the Bastrop, TX area; remote or hybrid work not considered.

Experience:1+ yearsAerospaceConsumer electronicsTelecommunications

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkDocumentationDebugging

Languages:English

Tech Stack:PythonSQLC++LinuxOscilloscopeSpectrum analyzerX-rayLogic analyzerPCBPCBASMTWaver solderSolderingFirmwarePower electronicsRFTestingAutomations

Company Brief

SpaceX

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn