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Hardware Reliability Specialist, Production (Starlink)

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SpaceX
Posted 1 months ago
Posted 27 March 2026
full-time

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">HARDWARE RELIABILITY SPECIALIST, PRODUCTION (STARLINK)</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system: thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. We are looking for talented reliability specialists to take ownership of production quality and reliability for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes across Starlink user terminal production (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes). Your work will form the backbone for millions of next-generation devices used all over the world. For homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Execute production non-conformance management processes including MRB, vendor defects, quality audits, and production containments for various Starlink manufacturing lines. Drive root cause, resolution, and preventative actions</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze production defect data and hold quality reviews to drive root cause and corrective action. Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance and scrap</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist production in developing process improvements and provide training to production technicians to ensure Starlink standards are being met</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor production first pass yield (FPY) and true yield to maintain a stable production environment capable of meeting the required production rate, reliability, and cost</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure successful transition of products from development to high volume production</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build relationships with cross-functional groups including manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, and customer support to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from production defects</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform area audits in compliance with ISO9100 standards </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science-relate discipline&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in hands-on engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality environment</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science discipline  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience conducting hardware root cause investigation and containment activity in a manufacturing environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware in production environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience programming, loading, and operating automated production or test equipment. Experience with electrical test, environmental test, HALT test. Experience in laboratory setting </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment. Ability to adapt and process changes quickly </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent computer skills (e-mail, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, SQL)  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills. Good written, oral, presentation, and documentation skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to use technical knowledge and quality background to understand the current state and the most optimal path forward. Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions&nbsp;to&nbsp;engineering </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to acquire new technical knowledge, particularly around how satellite subsystems operate and function </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience reading engineering drawings, including electrical PCBA schematics and mechanical tolerance stacking </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing process documents and procedures  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in high-volume manufacturing setting </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic familiarity and/or certification with IS9100 standards </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends</span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Alternative work schedule: </span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A: Thursday – Monday</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">B: Friday – Tuesday</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires bein

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