Quality Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

QUALITY ENGINEER (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)

Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making for millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

The Hardware Reliabilityand QualityTeam is an interdisciplinary team that is committed to the reliability of the mechanical and electrical hardwarerequiredto connect our customers to our satellites. Your breadth of exposure will span across dozens of areas (mechanical, electrical, RF, software, test, etc.) as you collaborate with core groups at SpaceX to bring hardware frominitialconcept development to full-scale high-volume production.You will use data to understand the factors that drive process and product reliability in design and manufacturing. You will dive deep into the details toidentify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems to influence product design and manufacturing processes. You will be exposed to a hands-on environment that will enable you to spend time on the factory floor and in the test lab to improve the reliability of hardware and, ultimately, theuser experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hands-on failure analysis to drive root-cause and corrective action of production, test, and on-orbit failures toultimately improveproduct reliability, quality, and factory throughput
• Develop,validate, and implement production processes for existing and next-gen hardware withobjectiveofmaintainingconsistent quality and high throughput
• Create data analysis programs toidentifyproduction yield, failure rates, and implement statistical process controls
• Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated;identifyopportunities for risk reduction, and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability
• Determinetheappropriate QualityManagement System requirements around traceability, non-conformance, and configuration management for the program
• Define and develop the product qualification's reliability test plan, monitor, testing,and reporting
• Define ongoing reliability testing strategy tomonitorthe manufacturing process health, and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process andcomponentvariability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degreein engineering or physics
• 1+ years of high-volume semiconductor test or manufacturing experience (internship experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of high-volume semiconductor test or manufacturing experience
• Hands-on experience on semiconductor reliability, physical and electrical failure analysis tools like FIB, SEM/EDX, ion cross sect, network analyzer etc.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated good and sound analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making and process optimization
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving and dynamic environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed