Reliability Technician, Microelectronics Test (Starlink)

SpaceX_Global; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Technician for Starlink to perform hands-on microelectronics reliability tests and support failure analysis in the Reliability Test Lab. You will work with silicon and packaged components, operate test equipment, document results, and collaborate with engineers to ensure top quality for SpaceX products.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ year in a technical lab; preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s in a technical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ year in production, manufacturing, or technical lab.
• Experience with soldering and PCBA rework.
• Familiarity with JEDEC, IPC, or AEC-Q200 and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate failure analysis and reliability test equipment to support root cause investigations.
• Document test results and data clearly according to procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve test-related issues in Starlink reliability testing.
• Support daily operations of the Reliability Test Lab for Starlink microelectronics products.
• Assess, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on test equipment.
• Perform sample preparation, soldering, PCBA rework, and cross-sectioning as needed.

Skills

Soldering

PCBA rework

Failure analysis

Reliability testing

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Thermal chambers

HAST

Temperature cycling systems

Optical microscopy

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Technician for Starlink to perform hands-on microelectronics reliability tests and support failure analysis in the Reliability Test Lab. You will work with silicon and packaged components, operate test equipment, document results, and collaborate with engineers to ensure top quality for SpaceX products.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ year in a technical lab; preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s in a technical