Quality Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

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Bastrop, TX
100K-135K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Aerospace • Other
The Role
As a Quality Engineer for SpaceX's Starlink project, you will oversee quality control of in-house packaging assembly processes, lead failure analysis and corrective actions, collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to establish quality metrics, and implement improvements to ensure product reliability.
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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 enabling human life on Mars.

QUALITY ENGINEER, SILICON TECHNOLOGY (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

In true SpaceX fashion, Starlink is taking the next step in vertical integration by bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing. We are looking for hands-on and dynamic quality engineers with expertise in semiconductors, packaging assembly processes, and testing. You will assume full ownership of quality packaging assembly materials, processes, and products as we strive to make Starlink more affordable to those who need it most.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Own quality for in-house packaging assembly lines including for incoming goods, within assembly line processes, and outgoing finish products
  • Lead failure analysis investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting for chip packaging assembly and test failures
  • Cross-functional interface between external suppliers, engineering, operations, and stakeholders in identifying and establishing quality metrics to meet yield and reliability targets
  • Drive and implement changes to improve the quality and reliability of assembly processes and test environments
  • Responsible for isolating excursions and immediately driving containment actions to minimize operational and customer product impact
  • Identify, create and review specifications for incoming supplies & materials to ensure they meet product requirements
  • Own quality metrics, ongoing reliability reporting, risk assessment activities, and reliability improvement plans
  • Implement quality and reliability improvements for next generation SpaceX chip packaging products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or other applied engineering discipline  
  • 1+ years of professional experience in quality and/or semiconductor assembly and packaging (internship experience applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • Advanced technical degree
  • 3+ years industry experience in microelectronics packaging quality and/or reliability
  • Familiar with failure mode and effects analysis FMEA and 8D reporting
  • Hands-on packaging, PCBA, failure analysis, reliability and/or testing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 
 
Pay Range:
Quality Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year    
Quality Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

Top Skills

Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
The Company
Hawthorne, CA
8,879 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

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