Hardware Reliability Specialist (Starlink Aviation)
SpaceX· Starlink Aviation Reliability
Woodinville, WA$34/hr - $40/hrFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Hardware reliability specialist focused on ensuring Starlink Aviation hardware operates continuously in harsh aircraft environments. Responsible for aviation-specific electrical PCBA issues, root cause investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product reliability.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical debugging and fault isolation on complex electronic systems, using common laboratory tools
- Conduct root cause investigations, including: Identifying and characterizing failure modes and mechanisms; Applying electrical first principles to debug complex electronic systems and identifying patterns in system behavior across many failing units; Performing in-depth commonality studies, leveraging manufacturing, test, and field data; Developing and executing test plans to validate hypotheses; Collaborating with engineering teams to implement design and process changes to prevent future failures
- Proactively analyze production data, test results, and field failure data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that can inform manufacturing improvements and preventive strategies
- Communicate complex technical information and data insights to stakeholders, including management, engineering, and production teams, to drive action and improvement
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality field
- Experience with electrical debugging tools such as oscilloscopes
- Experience with electrical engineering principles, including but not limited to: circuit schematics, analog and digital signals, radio frequency electromagnetics, wireless communications, and semiconductors
Skills
Required:Electrical debuggingRoot cause analysis
Nice to have:Schematic interpretationEmbedded systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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