RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform hands-on failure analysis to drive root-cause and corrective action of production, test, and on-orbit failures to ultimately improve product reliability, quality, and factory throughput.
Develop, validate, and implement production processes for existing and next-gen hardware with objective of maintaining consistent quality and high throughput
Create data analysis programs to identify production yield, failure rates, and implement statistical process controls
Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction, and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability
Collaborate with production to reliably reduce in-process inspections & maintain inspection plans
Determine the appropriate Quality Management System requirements around traceability, non-conformance, and configuration management for the program
Define ongoing reliability testing strategy to monitor the manufacturing process health, and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process and component variability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years in a design or manufacturing engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or materials engineering
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems
Prior ownership of a complex mechanical/structural component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
Experience in mechatronics or other cross disciplinary combination of mechanical, electrical, and software skill sets
Proficiency with programming and automation/scripting languages (SQL, C++, C, Python)
Knowledge of quality tools such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), and various problem solving approaches
Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, marine, aerospace, or automotive industries
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range
- Hardware Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00/per year
- Hardware Reliability Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00/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 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
