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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Reliability Specialist, Gateway... - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Bastrop, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glxmp7 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science-relate discipline OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in hands-on engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality environment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline + Experience conducting hardware root cause investigation and containment activity in a manufacturing environment + Experience with J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware in production environment + Experience programming, loading, and operating automated production or test equipment. Experience with electrical test, environmental test, HALT test. Experience in laboratory setting + Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team + Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment. Ability to adapt and process changes quickly + Excellent computer skills (e-mail, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, python, C, SQL) + Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills. Good written, oral, presentation, and documentation skills + Demonstrated ability to use technical knowledge and quality background to understand the current state and the most optimal path forward. Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering + Ability to acquire new technical knowledge, particularly around how satellite subsystems operate and function + Experience reading engineering drawings, including electrical PCBA schematics and mechanical tolerance stacking + Experience developing process documents and procedures + Experience with process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) + Experience in high-volume manufacturing setting + Basic familiarity and/or certification with ISO 9001 standards, + 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . ## Description + Execute production non-conformance management processes including MRB, vendor defects, quality audits, and production containments for various Starlink manufacturing lines. Drive root cause, resolution, and preventative actions + Analyze production defect data and hold quality reviews to drive root cause and corrective action. Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance and scrap + Assist production in developing process improvements and provide training to production technicians to ensure Starlink standards are being met + Monitor production first pass yield (FPY) and true yield to maintain a stable production environment capable of meeting the required production rate, reliability, and cost + Ensure successful transition of products from development to high volume production + Build relationships with cross-functional groups including manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, and customer support to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from production defects + Perform area audits in compliance with ISO 9001 standards ## Related Videos - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Designing Reliable Distributed Systems: Failures, Retries & Idempotency](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1963-designing-reliable-distributed-systems-failures-retries-idempotency) - [Modern C#: A Dive into the Community's Most Loved new Features.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/693-modern-c-a-dive-into-the-community-s-most-loved-new-features) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)