Sr. System Reliability Engineer (Starlink Satellite Engineering)

SpaceX is seeking a Senior System Reliability Engineer to join their Starlink Satellite Engineering team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and success of SpaceX's satellite systems, from design through production and orbital operations. The position combines hardware engineering, quality control, and system-level problem solving to maintain SpaceX's high standards of reliability.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and operations, bringing technical leadership to ensure Starlink satellites perform reliably throughout their mission duration. You'll collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, diving deep into technical challenges while maintaining a system-level perspective.

SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package starting from $125,000 to $175,000 per year, plus additional benefits including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires the ability to work flexible hours including weekends when needed.

This role represents an opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making humanity multi-planetary while working on cutting-edge satellite technology. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with quality control processes, and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key aspects of the role include failure investigation, process improvement, quality control implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will need to balance technical depth with broad system understanding, while maintaining focus on reliability and quality throughout the satellite's lifecycle.