SpaceX
Hardware Reliability Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Hardware Reliability Engineer for Starshield to ensure satellite reliability through failure investigation, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process improvements. You'll collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and supply chain teams to enhance hardware robustness and prevent defects.
What you'll do
- Investigate and resolve hardware failures for Starshield production, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Manage non-conforming product quarantine and rework coordination with production leadership and engineering
- Identify common failure modes using yield and defect data to improve manufacturing processes
- Partner with Integration & Test engineers to maintain feedback loops and enhance test coverage
- Optimize test and inspection processes using lean principles to meet reliability objectives
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through PFMEA reviews and autonomous production advancement
What they're looking for
- Root cause analysis and failure investigation
- Statistical process control and design of experiments (DOE)
- Quality tools: Lean, measurement systems analysis, PFMEA, control plans
- Data analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- Python, C, or SQL for automation and data analysis
- Electro-mechanical hardware knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Manufacturing and process engineering
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company stock and long-term cash awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
- Discretionary bonuses
- Opportunity to work on national security missions
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience investigating hardware failures and implementing corrective actions in a production environment.
- How have you used statistical tools like DOE or SPC to improve manufacturing processes?