
Hardware Reliability Technician, Microelectronics Test (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. Assess, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on test equipment within the Reliability Test Lab (thermal chambers, HAST, temperature cycling systems, etc.).
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, ISO 9001
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Operate failure analysis and reliability test equipment in accordance with current SOPs and processes to support root cause investigations of microelectronics failures
- ◆Document test results, observations, and data clearly and accurately in accordance with prescribed procedures
- ◆Communicate and resolve test-related issues as they relate to Starlink microelectronics reliability testing, collaborate closely with engineers and specialists
- ◆Support day-to-day operations of the reliability test lab for both in-sourced and custom Starlink microelectronics products
- ◆Assess, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on test equipment within the Reliability Test Lab (thermal chambers, HAST, temperature cycling systems, etc.)
- ◆Perform hands-on tasks including sample preparation, soldering, PCBA rework, and cross-sectioning as needed for reliability testing
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- ✓1+ years of experience working in a production, manufacturing, or technical laboratory environment
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓2+ years of microelectronics quality, reliability, or failure analysis experience
- ✓Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field
- ✓Experience with soldering and PCBA rework best practices
- ✓Familiarity with reliability test standards (JEDEC, IPC, or AEC-Q200) and environmental testing (thermal cycling, humidity, mechanical stress)
- ✓Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced lab environment
- ✓Practical experience working within quality management systems (ISO 9001)
- ✓Experience using basic failure analysis tools (optical microscopy, data logging, or similar)
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- ✓Ability to work in a cleanroom or ESD-controlled environment when required
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Requirements
- ✓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 .
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and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Hardware reliability technician, microelectronics test (starlink)
Starlink is SpaceX’s ambitious goal to bring high-quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) using our Falcon 9 and Starship reusable rockets. We are developing millions of devices for end users to link our customers to our satellites.
As a Reliability Technician on the Starlink team, you will play a critical hands-on role in the Reliability Test Lab, executing microelectronics reliability tests and supporting failure analysis to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our silicon and packaged components.
