Hardware Reliability Lab Lead – High-Volume Electronics

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) to lead a team of technicians and specialists responsible for root causing production failures on Starlink hardware. You will own the day-to-day operations of the production root cause lab and drive improvements that enhance reliability and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, defining priorities across shifts, collaborating with manufacturing and design teams, and tracking performance metrics to deliver

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; strong root cause analysis capability.
• Experience mentoring technicians or junior engineers.
• Strong communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of reliability technicians and specialists performing root cause analysis on electrical systems and PCBAs
• Drive root cause findings into actionable improvements with manufacturing and design teams to reduce failure rates and improve yield
• Own day-to-day operations of the production root cause lab, including technician scheduling, equipment maintenance, lab organization (5S), and resource planning
• Develop and implement new processes and tools that improve the team’s ability to efficiently and accurately root cause electrical failures
• Establish clear priorities across multiple shifts and ensure timely communication of findings and recommendations to production stakeholders
• Define and track team performance metrics and key indicators, holding the team accountable to measurable outcomes
• Identify development opportunities for team members that align with both individual growth and Starlink program goals

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality/reliability

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Data-driven analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

ISO 9001 familiarity

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) to lead a team of technicians and specialists responsible for root causing production failures on Starlink hardware. You will own the day-to-day operations of the production root cause lab and drive improvements that enhance reliability and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, defining priorities across shifts, collaborating with manufacturing and design teams, and tracking performance metrics to deliver