Hardware Reliability Specialist – Starlink Production

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist for Starlink manufacturing. You will own production quality and reliability across high‑volume assembly, drive root cause analysis, and partner with design, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain to deliver robust hardware.

The role emphasizes problem solving, process improvements, ISO 9001 compliance, and hands‑on testing with electrical and environmental tests. Onsite work only with a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in engineering, math, or science or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience in hardware reliability, quality, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute production non‑conformance management and drive root cause, containment, and corrective actions.
• Analyze production defect data and lead quality reviews for yield and scrap improvements.
• Develop process improvements and train production technicians to meet Starlink standards.
• Monitor FPY and true yield to maintain production rate, reliability and cost.
• Ensure smooth transitions from development to high‑volume production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to minimize production defects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality auditing

Process improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Tools

PFMEA

J-STD-001 Class 2

IPC-A-610 Class 2

Electrical test equipment

HALT testing

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist for Starlink manufacturing. You will own production quality and reliability across high‑volume assembly, drive root cause analysis, and partner with design, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain to deliver robust hardware.

The role emphasizes problem solving, process improvements, ISO 9001 compliance, and hands‑on testing with electrical and environmental tests. Onsite work only with a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.