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Requirements found

Supply Chain Python (nice) Compliance

What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documenta…
  • Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
  • Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightl…
  • Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
  • 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply)

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unbox…” · “As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at th…” · “Your work will include everything from system design and schematic capture to PCB layout oversight;”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “as well as hardware troubleshooting to driving requirements for the underlying silicon and complete product production and test.” · “2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, and RF devices.” · “Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documenta…”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightl…” · “Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at th…” · “Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documenta…”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics” · “Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Ownership and accountability Supporting
    In the posting: “As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at th…”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “Payload : Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver thi…”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Stakeholder management Supporting
    In the posting: “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  8. How have you used supply chain in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using python. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  11. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  12. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  13. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  14. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  15. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  16. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  17. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  18. Describe a process you improved.
  19. Do you have any questions for us?
  20. Why do you want to work here?
  21. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  22. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  23. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  24. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  25. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  26. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  27. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  28. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  29. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  30. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  31. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  32. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  33. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  34. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  35. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  36. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  37. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  38. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  39. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  40. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  41. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  42. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.