Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer (Starshield)

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
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 failure analyses across development, pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware life cycles.
  • Assist engineering teams with rework and recovery efforts for non-conforming hardware.
  • Analyze piece part failures and other non-conforming material.
  • Support First Article Inspection Reports.
  • Provide surge support for critical company analyses and qualification test efforts.
  • Work directly in the Failure Analysis laboratory to evaluate failures observed in production.
  • Help determine the quality of the manufacturing process and support investigations into nonconforming product.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in material science, electrical engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability.
  • 4+ years of work experience in failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices.
  • Master's degree in material science or an advanced degree in a related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, package, and/or PCBA reliability preferred.
  • 7+ years of work experience in failure analysis on semiconductor packages and devices preferred.
  • Experience with non-destructive analysis techniques such as Visual Inspection, X-Ray, CT scan, SEM, CSAM, and curve tracing preferred.
  • Experience with destructive analysis techniques such as Cross Section, Parallel Lapping and Polishing, dye and pry, and chemical decapsulation preferred.
  • Experience with semiconductor analysis techniques such as OBIRCH, photo emission analysis, and thermal emission analysis preferred.
  • Understanding of basic electronic theory, electrical troubleshooting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, work in tight spaces, use power tools and hand tools, and handle corrosive chemicals with proper PPE.
  • Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible under ITAR requirements.

Benefits

  • Senior pay range of $135,000 to $195,000 per year.
  • 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, for employees with an active clearance once briefed into a classified program.
  • Eligibility for 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, along with 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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