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Hardware Reliability Specialist (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX· Starlink Aviation Reliability
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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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