SpaceX Starlink
Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$105k-$145kDetected 22 hours ago
PythonC++CSupply ChainThermal AnalysisAvionicsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsCommunication
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About the role
- Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide.
- We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact.
- There are several sub-teams within the larger Starlink hardware engineering group at our Redmond facility, each with a different area of focus.
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
- 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
- Hardware Test and Automation - design validation and testing from initial concept development to full-scale production
- Failure Analysis - root cause analysis of systemic production issues to drive design and process changes for improving product quality
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)
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Skills
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
- Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
- Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
- Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs
- Thorough understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
- Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms
- Thorough understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration and TVAC
- Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
Compensation
- Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00
- Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Benefits
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Company info
- 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.
- As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we're looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.
- Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems
Equal opportunity
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
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