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Supplier Development Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and seeks a Supplier Development Engineer focused on PCBs to ensure continuity of supply, drive supplier quality, and enable production ramp for satellites and gateways. This role partners across design, manufacturing, procurement and suppliers to qualify suppliers, implement process controls, lead PPAP and reliability efforts, and resolve supplier quality issues.

Skills

  • Experience or knowledge of PCB manufacturing and materials
  • Familiarity with supplier quality tools: PPAP, APQP, RCCA, 8D
  • Statistical techniques: SPC, DOE, Six Sigma concepts
  • Understanding of quality systems (ISO9000/AS9100/NADCAP) and audits
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action leadership
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25-50%)

Responsibilities

  • Own continuity of supply for PCBs and related components on the Starlink program
  • Audit, qualify, and onboard PCB suppliers; implement PPAP and qualification activities
  • Develop supplier technical requirements and quality flow-downs for manufacturing
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive corrective actions and improvement plans
  • Perform supplier root-cause analyses and lead corrective/preventive actions
  • Define and approve process controls for critical characteristics and SPC
  • Collaborate with design, reliability, procurement, and production to resolve issues
  • Recommend design/process improvements to reduce risk, cost, cycle time, and defects
  • Lead projects and present status and technical reports to internal teams and suppliers
  • Support sourcing decisions by assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chain (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $95,000–$115,000 (Level I) and $110,000–$130,000 (Level II)
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and ESPP
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), paid holidays (10+), and sick leave
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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