Failure Analysis Engineer (Starshield)

3 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Junior
Quality Assurance and Testing
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Support destructive and non-destructive analysis of hardware across development, pre-production, qualification, and flight phases.
  • Assist engineering teams with rework and recovery efforts for non-conforming hardware.
  • Analyze piece part failures and other non-conforming material.
  • Support preparation and review of First Article Inspection Reports.
  • Provide surge support for critical analyses and qualification test efforts.
  • Work directly in the failure analysis laboratory to investigate production failures and manufacturing process quality.
  • Support investigations into nonconforming product across existing production lines and product life cycles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in material science, electrical engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability.
  • 1+ years of work experience performing failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices.
  • Master's degree in material science or an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with non-destructive analysis techniques such as Visual Inspection, X-Ray, CT scan, SEM, CSAM, and curve tracing.
  • Experience with destructive analysis techniques such as Cross Section, Parallel Lapping and Polishing, dye and pry, and chemical decapsulation.
  • Experience with semiconductor analysis techniques such as OBIRCH, photo emission analysis, and thermal emission analysis.
  • Understanding of basic electronic theory.
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems efficiently with minimal supervision, and stay organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted and work in tight spaces.
  • Must be comfortable using power tools, hand tools, and handling corrosive chemicals with proper PPE.
  • Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise able to obtain required authorization.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $105,000 to $122,500 for Level 1 and $120,000 to $150,000 for Level 2.
  • 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, for employees with an active clearance once officially briefed into a classified program.
  • Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to buy additional stock at a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

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