Electronics Failure Analysis Specialist – PCB Engineering

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Stock options

Vacation 3 weeks

10+ holidays

Shuttle service Seattle → Redmond

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond is seeking a seasoned EEE Failure Analysis Specialist for Starlink satellite PCB engineering. You will lead destructive and non-destructive analyses across hardware lifecycles, addressing rework, non-conformities, and First Article Inspections, while supporting critical qualification test efforts.

The role requires 5+ years in a PCBA failure analysis lab, expertise with X-Ray/CT/SEM and destructive techniques, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a component/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 trouble shooting.
• Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and able to work well on a team.
• Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

EEE piece parts

Non-destructive analysis

Destructive analysis

Electrical trouble shooting

Basic electronic theory

Independent work

Team player

Attention to detail

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray

CT scan

SEM

Cross Section

Dye and pry

Polishing

Chemical decapsulation

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond is seeking a seasoned EEE Failure Analysis Specialist for Starlink satellite PCB engineering. You will lead destructive and non-destructive analyses across hardware lifecycles, addressing rework, non-conformities, and First Article Inspections, while supporting critical qualification test efforts.

The role requires 5+ years in a PCBA failure analysis lab, expertise with X-Ray/CT/SEM and destructive techniques, and strong attention to detail.