Starlink Hardware Reliability Specialist

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

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist to drive non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and process improvements across Starlink manufacturing lines.

You will monitor FPY, ensure a smooth transition from development to high-volume production, and collaborate with manufacturing, design, supply chain, and quality teams to reduce defects and uphold ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science, or a related combination with 2+ years hands-on experience.
• Experience with hardware root cause investigations and containment in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001 Class 2 or IPC-A-610 Class 2 in production environments.
• Experience programming and operating automated production or test equipment; electrical and environmental testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced NPI environment and adapt to changes quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and PCBA schematics; tolerance stacking.
• Experience with PFMEA and high-volume manufacturing; ISO 9001 familiarity

Responsibilities

• Execute production non-conformance management processes including MRB, vendor defects, quality audits, and production containments.
• Analyze production defect data and drive root cause and corrective actions; identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist production in developing process improvements and train technicians to meet Starlink standards.
• Monitor FPY and true yield to maintain a stable production environment and cost targets.
• Ensure smooth transition of products from development to high-volume production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, supply chain, and customer support to reduce defects.
• Conduct area audits in compliance with ISO 9001 standards

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause investigation

Quality systems

Excellent communication

Python

C

SQL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science

Tools

J-STD-001 Class 2

IPC-A-610 Class 2

PFMEA

ISO 9001 knowledge

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Reliability Specialist to drive non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and process improvements across Starlink manufacturing lines.

You will monitor FPY, ensure a smooth transition from development to high-volume production, and collaborate with manufacturing, design, supply chain, and quality teams to reduce defects and uphold ISO 9001 standards.