SpaceX

Sr. PCB Reliability Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX$135K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in PCB design, reliability, or fabrication.
  • Experience with PCB materials and fabrication processes.
  • Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards.
  • Experience with failure analysis tools such as X-Ray and cross-section analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the PCB reliability team in developing high-quality PCBs for deep space travel.
  • Own the design of PCB stack-ups for Starship.
  • Drive new materials introduction with design engineers and supply chain.
  • Create test plans and manage PCB reliability campaigns for production.
  • Oversee DFM processes during design releases and coordinate between engineering teams and vendors.
  • Identify trends for enhancing product reliability and quality.
  • Provide feedback to design teams for improved manufacturability and reliability.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
SR. PCB RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

This role will be part of the team that is responsible for the design and reliability of Starship electronics. The PCB Reliability Engineer will work closely with PCB librarians, PCB designers, responsible engineers, manufacturing and supply chain teams, as well as PCB vendors, in support of our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Become a member of the PCB reliability team on the Starship program, leading the effort to create high-quality PCBs for deep space travel to the Moon and Mars
  • Fully own the design and development of PCB stack-ups for all Starship PCBs
  • Drive introduction of new materials, working closely with design engineers and our supply chain team
  • Create test plans and drive PCB reliability campaigns for volume production of PCBs
  • Manage DFM as part of design releases, process documentation, and communication between engineering teams and PCB vendors
  • Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, reliability, and cost
  • Provide feedback to engineering design teams to improve design for manufacturability and reliability
  • Identify, root-cause, and come up with corrective actions for reliability failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent engineering
  • 5+ years of professional experience in PCB design, reliability, or fabrication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working with PCB materials and PCB fabrication processes from industry
  • Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
  • Experience running failure analysis investigations and using tools like X-Ray, cross-section, and polishing
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis
  • Proficiency with board layout in any ECAD software
  • Demonstrated cross functional project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Reliability Engineer: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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