Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer (Starshield)

<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">SR. FAILURE ANALYSIS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Starshield&nbsp;leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use,&nbsp;Starshield&nbsp;is designed for government use, with&nbsp;an initial&nbsp;focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The&nbsp;Sr.&nbsp;Failure Analysis Engineer will&nbsp;interface with&nbsp;PCBA production, Supplier Development, Reliability, and EEE Piece Part groups. Familiarity with SMT manufacturing, EEE piece parts, and failure analysis equipment for both destructive and non-destructive analysis is&nbsp;required. Working directly in the Failure Analysis laboratory, this position will support the analysis of failures&nbsp;observed&nbsp;in production,&nbsp;determine&nbsp;the quality of the manufacturing process, and support investigations into nonconforming product.  The goal of the team is to support this analysis through all phases of product&nbsp;life-cycles, including build and test of pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware, as well as supporting existing production lines.  The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and&nbsp;possesses&nbsp;a can-do attitude.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support destructive and non-destructive analyses during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, including pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support engineering in analysis of rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist&nbsp;with analyses into piece part failures, as well as non-conforming material</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support efforts on First Article Inspection Reports</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide targeted surge support for company critical analyses or qualification test efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in material science, electrical engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">4+ years of work experience&nbsp;failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Master's degree in material science or advanced degree in a related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years of work experience&nbsp;failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with non-destructive analysis techniques such as Visual Inspection, X-Ray, CT scan, SEM, CSAM, curve tracing, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with destructive analysis techniques such as Cross Section, Parallel Lapping and Polishing,&nbsp;dye&nbsp;and pry, and chemical decapsulation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with semiconductor analysis techniques OBIRCH, photo emission analysis, thermal emission analysis, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of basic electronic theory</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" 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data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be comfortable working in tight spaces</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be comfortable using power tools like saws and sanders</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be comfortable using hand tools like awls, hammers, or shears</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be comfortable in handling corrosive chemicals using proper PPE</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be willing to work all shifts, over time, and weekends as needed</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Pay range:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Senior: $135,000 - $195,000/per year</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may al