Starshield Failure Analysis Engineer - PCB & Reliability

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, is hiring a Failure Analysis Engineer for Starshield, leveraging technologies for national security. The role involves hands-on analysis of failures, ensuring quality manufacturing, and supporting production phases. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 1 year of relevant experience in reliability and failure analysis.

Additional skills in mechanical/electrical disciplines and non-destructive analysis are preferred. Comprehensive benefits include stock options, health coverage, and 3 weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability.
• 1+ years of work experience failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices.
• Experience with non-destructive and destructive analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support destructive and non-destructive analyses during development phases.
• Analyze rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware.
• Assist with analyses into piece part failures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Ability to problem solve efficiently

Education

Bachelor's degree in material science, electrical engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, is hiring a Failure Analysis Engineer for Starshield, leveraging technologies for national security. The role involves hands-on analysis of failures, ensuring quality manufacturing, and supporting production phases. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 1 year of relevant experience in reliability and failure analysis.

Additional skills in mechanical/electrical disciplines and non-destructive analysis are preferred. Comprehensive benefits include stock options, health coverage, and 3 weeks of paid vacation.