The opportunity
SpaceX 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.
What you'll do
Perform detailed failure analysis of novel high voltage vacuum amplifiers on: both new-production and active-service units
Perform advanced physical failure analysis using SEM, FIB, EDS,: cross-sectioning, and related techniques to identify failure mechanisms in functional materials
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve: product reliability and manufacturing processes
Apply physics-of-failure principles and develop deep knowledge of vacuum tube: failure modes to determine root causes
Develop and improve failure analysis techniques and workflows to support new: manufacturing technologies and advanced materials
Monitor yield rates and quality metrics, driving corrective actions to address non-conforming products
What they're looking for
- Drive continual improvements to designs by building physical and digital: tools to analyze data collected both in the field and in the lab
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical: engineering, physics, chemical engineering, or other STEM discipline
- + years of experience in hardware development, failure analysis, or: reliability engineering (internships, co-ops, and extracurriculars acceptable)
- Master’s degree in STEM discipline