Starlink Hardware Reliability Lead

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor on the Starlink Hardware Reliability team to lead a group of technicians and specialists focused on root causing production failures on Starlink hardware. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the root cause lab and drive improvements that enhance product reliability and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities include mentoring a team, driving corrective actions with manufacturing and design, scheduling, and tracking performance metrics to ensure outcomes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 3+ years of quality or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, or related technical field
• Experience performing root cause analysis on electrical systems and PCBAs
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing technicians or junior engineers
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, or other high-volume hardware manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent)

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

Electrical systems

PCBAs

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing quality

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Bachelor's in aerospace engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor on the Starlink Hardware Reliability team to lead a group of technicians and specialists focused on root causing production failures on Starlink hardware. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the root cause lab and drive improvements that enhance product reliability and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities include mentoring a team, driving corrective actions with manufacturing and design, scheduling, and tracking performance metrics to ensure outcomes