Gateway Failure Analysis Hardware Engineer

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer for Starlink gateway failure analysis. You will design, build, and test electronics for ground antenna hardware, ensuring reliability under harsh environmental conditions and seamless communication with millions of users.

The role requires a BS in EE or related field, 1+ years in hardware development or failure analysis, and experience with RF, PCBAs, and test equipment. Strong Python/C++ skills are valued.

Qualifikationen

• BS in electrical/computer engineering or STEM field.
• 1+ years in hardware development or reliability (internships ok).
• Strong Python and C/C++ programming.
• Experience with RF and PCB analysis.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and test environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical test solutions for ground antenna electronics and payload
• Perform detailed failure analysis of ground antenna hardware, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Select off‑the‑shelf hardware or design PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight‑like loads, and power units under test
• Hands‑on support of hardware through design qualification, production ramp, and ground network rollout
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines to deliver tightly integrated, high‑performance hardware
• Perform electrical bench testing of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies
• Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both in the field and in the lab
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Kenntnisse

Python

C/C++

RF concepts

Hardware design

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

Vector signal generator

Source measure unit

Jobbeschreibung

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer for Starlink gateway failure analysis. You will design, build, and test electronics for ground antenna hardware, ensuring reliability under harsh environmental conditions and seamless communication with millions of users.

The role requires a BS in EE or related field, 1+ years in hardware development or failure analysis, and experience with RF, PCBAs, and test equipment. Strong Python/C++ skills are valued.