SpaceX

Quality Systems Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field
  • 1+ years in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
  • 3+ years preferred in relevant experience
  • Certified lead auditor or hands-on experience with ISO 9001
  • Proficient in quality tools and statistical analysis

Responsibilities

  • Define and update Starlink's Quality Management System (QMS) and train staff on ISO 9001 compliance
  • Conduct internal audits of core business processes, systems, and products to ensure compliance
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions for compliance issues
  • Support internal and external audits of quality and vendor processes
  • Identify critical quality risks impacting Starlink manufacturing and collaborate to minimize them

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on the world’s largest satellite constellation
  • Hands-on role with cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Focus on continuous improvement initiatives
  • Impactful work contributing to global broadband delivery
  • Potential for substantial influence on product quality standards
Full Job Description
QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we're leveraging our 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 12M+ 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 and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

These products including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supply, and accessories, etc. are designed and manufactured in-house by SpaceX. Engineers on the team will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success. The Quality Systems Engineer will improve the quality management system and verify compliance to ISO 9001 prescribed procedures. They will plan, schedule, and perform regular audits to drive continual improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Define and regularly update Starlink's Quality Management System ("QMS") and provide frequent training to relevant SpaceX personnel on ISO 9001 compliance requirements and industry standards
  • Assess Starlink core business processes, systems, and products through internal audit program to assure compliance to customer requirements, SpaceX procedures and policies, and ISO9001 standards
  • Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to address compliance non-conformances and drive improvement of the management system and quality of the Starlink Product
  • Support internal audits, vendor/supplier audits, and audits from external parties
  • Take a methodical approach to identifying the largest quality related issues and risks impacting manufacturing of the Starlink Product and partner with relevant stakeholders to minimize risk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
  • Thorough knowledge of the ISO family of standards especially ISO 9001
  • ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with hands on implementation and assessment experience
  • Intimate knowledge of manufacturing and supplier quality processes
  • Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing, and statistical analysis of quality metrics
  • Working knowledge of SQL, ability to construct and/or maintain Tableau metrics
  • Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively with management, technical teams and all organizations in the business, and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative with a strong work ethic; is innovative, detail oriented, positive, and be people oriented

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be willing to relocate to the Bastrop, TX area if not already local; remote or hybrid work not considered


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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