Hardware Reliability Engineer, Gateway

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist in Bastrop, TX to own reliability for Starlink terminal production. You will lead root-cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with manufacturing, design, and supply chain to reduce defects and improve quality.

The role emphasizes high-volume production readiness and hands-on problem solving. Qualifications include a engineering degree and 2+ years in reliability or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering, math, or science.
• 2+ years in hands-on engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage production non-conformance processes (MRB, vendor defects, audits, containments).
• Analyze production defect data and drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Assist in process improvements and train technicians to meet standards.
• Monitor first pass yield and true yield to sustain production rate and cost.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Failure analysis

PFMEA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

Test equipment

Automation & testing

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist in Bastrop, TX to own reliability for Starlink terminal production. You will lead root-cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with manufacturing, design, and supply chain to reduce defects and improve quality.

The role emphasizes high-volume production readiness and hands-on problem solving. Qualifications include a engineering degree and 2+ years in reliability or manufacturing.