Hardware Development Engineer, Failure Analysis (Starlink) at SpaceX

Department: Starlink Satellite PCB Production EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$105,000 – $145,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Redmond, Washington
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Description

SpaceX is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer specializing in Failure Analysis for their Starlink project. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of satellites and ground station hardware by identifying, analyzing, and resolving hardware failures. This engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and contribute to cutting-edge R&D in electrical engineering.

Required Skills

Failure Analysis
Hardware Development
Reliability Engineering
Electronic Hardware
Digital and Mixed-Signal Designs
Power Electronics
RF Electronics
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Electrical Hardware Failures
Environmental Testing
HALT/HASS
Thermal
Vibration
TVAC
Programming Languages (Python, C/C++)
Test Automation
Data Analysis
Lean Principles
Six Sigma

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or equivalent engineering/STEM discipline.
Required Previous Experiences: 1+ years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering (internships and co-ops acceptable)
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
3+ years of industry experience working with electronic hardware.
Experience with digital and mixed-signal designs, power electronics, or RF electronics using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and root causing electrical hardware failures.
Experience with environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC
Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++) for test automation and data analysis.
Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
Analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit testing.
RF hardware testing.
Design for excellence (DFX), derating, and related analyses.
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Translation Company Name: SpaceX