EE Failure Analysis Engineer – Starlink

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an EEE Failure Analysis Engineer for Starlink in Redmond, WA. The role interfaces with production and reliability teams to analyze failures in PCBA, packages, and semiconductor parts using destructive and non-destructive methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical/electrical background, 5+ years in FA/reliability, and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. SpaceX offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Material Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability.
• 3+ years of work experience Failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with non-destructive analysis techniques such as Visual Inspection, X-Ray, CT scan, SEM, CSAM, curve tracing, etc.
• Experience with destructive analysis techniques such as Cross Section, Parallel Lapping and Polishing, dye and pry, and chemical decapsulation.
• Experience with semiconductor analysis techniques OBIRCH, photo emission analysis, thermal emission analysis, FIB, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support destructive and non-destructive analyses during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, 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, as well as non-conforming material
• Support efforts on First Article Inspection Reports
• Provide targeted surge support for company critical analyses or qualification test efforts

Skills

Semiconductor reliability

PCBA failure analysis

Fast-paced hands-on

Non-destructive analysis

Destructive analysis

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Education

BS in Material Science or related field

MS in Material Science or related field

Tools

X-ray

CT scan

SEM

CSAM

Curve tracing

Cross Section

Parallel Lapping and Polishing

Dye and Pry

Chemical decapsulation

OBIRCH

Photo emission analysis

Thermal emission analysis

FIB

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an EEE Failure Analysis Engineer for Starlink in Redmond, WA. The role interfaces with production and reliability teams to analyze failures in PCBA, packages, and semiconductor parts using destructive and non-destructive methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical/electrical background, 5+ years in FA/reliability, and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. SpaceX offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.