Process Engineer (Starshield)

Overview As a Process Engineer for Starshield, you’ll ensure satellite reliability and performance by analyzing failures, driving corrective actions, and improving manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and supply chain teams to strengthen design-for-reliability and test coverage. Your work supports Starshield’s government-focused missions leveraging Starlink-derived capabilities to enable robust, long-lasting hardware. This role offers impact across product development and production at scale. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, vision, and dental coverage401(k) retirement planpaid parental leavedisability insurancelife insuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Plan ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and investigate non-conforming Starshield hardware and implement corrective actionsContain suspect or known non-conforming product and drive root cause progress with updates to technicians and leadershipUse data-driven methods to identify failure modes and drive corrective actions for design specificationsCollaborate with Integration & Test engineers to improve manufacturing processes and test coverageOptimize test and inspection processes to balance cost and reliabilityIdentify design/manufacturing improvements through new product development cycles and repeatable process controlMaintain thorough documentation of failure analyses, test results, and corrective actionsDrive actions to prevent factory escapes of defective hardwareSupport shop floor continuous improvement and autonomous production via PFMEA and process optimization Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent1+ years in process, manufacturing, or reliability engineering (internships/co-ops acceptable)Ability to obtain/hold active clearance (Top Secret/DOE/SC) or willingness to obtain oneStrong collaboration and communication skillsInterpersonal skillsteam collaborationenthusiasm for innovationStatistical process controlDesign of experiments (DOE)Root cause analysis and corrective action