Hardware Test Specialist, Failure Analysis (Gateway)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA · Starlink Satellite PCB Engineering
About this role
SpaceX is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Bash, Git, Jira and roughly 1+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $70,720–$83,200 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Starlink Satellite PCB Engineering
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Job description
from SpaceX careersSpaceX 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.
HARDWARE TEST SPECIALIST, FAILURE ANALYSIS (GATEWAY)
As a Hardware Test Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, failure analysis, and performance of our ground stations that connect the satellites to our data centers. You will work on identifying, analyzing, and resolving hardware failures to improve the robustness and longevity of our gateways. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering to enhance the overall reliability of the Starlink network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate and ensure Gateway production test systems and areas are operating at rate
- First level troubleshooting of test system errors by reading and interpreting test logs and telemetry
- Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting
- Aid in efforts to uncover root-cause of equipment failures and develop permanent resolution on issues found during test operations (via software updates, hardware changes, etc.)
- Execute and manage new configuration introduction into production area