Reliability Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield) at SpaceX

Department: Starshield Satellite EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$100,000 – $160,000/yr

Location: Hawthorne, California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Reliability Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield) to investigate and track on-orbit hardware failures, drive root-cause analysis, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and build data-driven monitoring and reliability-improvement systems for the Starshield satellite constellation. The role requires a STEM bachelor’s degree, at least two years of relevant professional experience, and one or more years of Python or SQL experience; preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, reliability statistics, failure-mechanism knowledge, environmental testing, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $160,000 depending on level, with medical, vision, dental, retirement, disability, life, and paid leave benefits.

Required Skills

Python
SQL
Root cause analysis
Time series analysis
Reliability statistics
Failure mechanisms
Environmental testing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM discipline
Required Previous Experiences: At least 2 years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis
At least 1 year of experience with Python or SQL
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or data science
Ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
Strong understanding of computers and programming languages, including Python and C/C++
Strong understanding of time series data analysis and reliability statistics
Strong understanding of failure mechanisms for electronic, mechanical, or optical systems
Experience leading failure investigations and root cause analysis
Experience performing environmental tests, including HALT/HASS, thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, and space environment effects testing
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
Translation Company Name: SpaceX