EEE Failure Analysis Specialist (Starlink Satellite PCB Engineering) Verified today
EEE Failure Analysis Specialist (Starlink Satellite PCB Engineering)
You will work in the Failure Analysis laboratory, interfacing with PCBA production, Supplier Development, Reliability, and EEE Piece Part teams. You'll analyze failures observed in production, assess manufacturing process quality, and support investigations into nonconforming product across all phases of hardware life-cycles: pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware, as well as existing production lines.
What you will do
- Support destructive and non-destructive analyses during development and pre-production phases, including pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware
- Support engineering in analysis of rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware
- Assist with analyses into piece part failures and non-conforming material
- Support First Article Inspection Reports
- Provide surge support for critical analyses and qualification test efforts
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience in a component or PCBA failure analysis laboratory
- Experience with EEE piece parts and components
- Experience with non-destructive analysis techniques such as Visual Inspection, X-Ray, CT scan, and SEM
- Experience with destructive analysis techniques such as Cross Section, Parallel Lapping and Polishing, dye and pry, and chemical decapsulation
- Understanding of basic electronic theory
- Some experience in electrical troubleshooting
- Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Physical and logistical requirements
- Must be comfortable handling corrosive chemicals using proper PPE
- Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Compensation
Pay range depends on experience level:
- Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
- Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00 per hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.