Job Summary
The role involves examining failures in the electronics hardware of the Starship, identifying root causes, and executing corrective measures to enhance reliability, design integrity, manufacturing processes, and product yield. This position also includes collaboration with various teams including design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing to provide necessary support.
Responsibilities
- Analyze failures in Starship electronics hardware.
- Identify root causes of these failures.
- Implement corrective actions aimed at improving product reliability and robustness.
- Enhance manufacturing processes and overall product yield.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing sectors.
- Conduct benchtop and environmental assessments.
- Provide technical guidance and documentation to support production and field operations.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related engineering field.
- A minimum of five years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or reliability engineering.
- At least five years of experience working with electronic hardware.
- Preferred candidates should have experience with electronic design and testing equipment.
- Familiarity with environmental testing and programming for automation and data analysis is desirable.
- Knowledge of quality control methods, PCB assembly, and techniques for reliability or yield enhancement is a plus.
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