Lead Reliability Engineer; Starlink

Space

X 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. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

This role will be the lead for teams responsible for the design and reliability of Starlink satellites and ground stations, specifically managing PCB librarians who maintain the library of our parts used for design and layout and liaising with PCB designers and manufacturing and reliability engineers. This lead will also manage the EEE Components team, who is responsible for evaluating new and existing parts for high reliability through communication with suppliers, design reviews, and hands‑on lab analysis.

Additionally, design reliability functions which ensure thorough qualification planning, technical review, and approvals are covered by this role as well.

• Provide team leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance within and without the Hardware and EEE Parts Reliability group
• Guide and steer EEE component reviews and reliability campaigns
• Support and execute quick decisions and oversee failure analysis for mitigation of reliability issues
• Execute reliability modeling and risk assessments for given EEE component issues impacting our hardware
• Interface with manufacturing and design engineers for deep understanding of how EEE components are used in application
• Assist Responsible Engineers in developing qualification strategies and providing technical review, ensuring project closure and proper approval
• Coordinate and support PCB librarian team activities

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor and/or PCBA hardware reliability engineering
• 3+ years of predictive modeling experience (e.g., predicting product life via data analysis & testing)

• Excellent understanding of accelerated testing methods, governing equations, and physics of failure for different failure mechanisms
• Working knowledge of coding language, preferably Python
• Proficiency in developing and analyzing reliability statistics, including Weibull analysis
• Experience with probabilistic modeling techniques
• Robust determination of MTTF
• Experience with life testing methods (HALT/HASS, ESS, ALT, RGT)
• Areas of specialty interest: avionics electronics, interconnects, RF systems, mechanisms, space tribology, power systems (batteries, solar arrays), thermal management
• Familiarity with IPC and JEDEC reliability and quality specifications, tailored toward component reliability
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership/mentoring role

• Pay range:
  Lead Reliability Engineer: $ - $ per year
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; various other discounts and perks; and 3 weeks of paid vacation with 10+ paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the Space
  
  X Redmond office Monday to Friday.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (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.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.