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Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technologies to government and national-security use cases. The Sr. Supplier Development Engineer will own PCBA processes and supplier readiness for Starshield electronics, ensuring continuity of supply, qualifying suppliers, driving corrective actions, and collaborating across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to meet program volume, quality, and reliability targets.

Skills

  • Experience with PCBA manufacturing, SMT processes, and microelectronics packaging
  • Knowledge of supplier quality methods (PPAP, APQP, FAI)
  • Familiarity with quality systems and aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP)
  • Statistical and problem-solving skills (DOE, Six Sigma)
  • Experience with failure analysis tools (X-ray, cross-sectioning)
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25–60% as required

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage PCBA processes and products across the Starshield supply chain
  • Ensure continuity of supply for electronic products to meet program volume targets
  • Collaborate with design engineers to understand part and assembly design intent
  • Define supplier technical requirements and flow downs for hardware manufacturing
  • Implement and monitor PPAP and other supplier qualification activities
  • Develop and approve process controls for critical characteristics
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics and drive corrective action plans
  • Provide technical support and act as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
  • Lead supplier improvement projects to reduce cycle time, cost, and scrap
  • Support failure analysis and recommend product/process improvements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, materials, hardware engineering, engineering physics, or related engineering discipline

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Access to company stock, stock options, and employee stock purchase plan
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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