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Supplier Development Engineer, PCB (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to government and national-security applications. The Supplier Development Engineer (PCB) will develop, qualify, and manage PCB suppliers from concept through production to ensure continuity of supply and meet demanding quality, reliability, and production-rate targets for satellite and gateway hardware.

Skills

  • Practical experience with PCBs, laminates, electrochemical processes, or microelectronics fabrication
  • Knowledge of supplier quality frameworks (PPAP, APQP) and quality systems (AS9100/NADCAP/ISO)
  • Statistical techniques: SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, yield analysis
  • Structured problem solving (8D, RCCA) and root-cause analysis
  • Experience implementing process controls and production qualifications
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25–60%) and work extended hours when needed
  • Cross-functional collaboration and supplier-facing influencing skills

Responsibilities

  • Own continuity of supply for PCBs and PCB components on the Starshield program.
  • Collaborate with design, R&D, supply chain, reliability, and production teams to manage supplier performance and deliver production-ready hardware.
  • Evaluate, audit, and onboard new PCB and component suppliers; implement supplier quality flow-downs.
  • Develop and monitor process controls and critical characteristic control plans at suppliers.
  • Implement and manage supplier PPAP and qualification activities to enable rate production.
  • Drive supplier root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and containment for quality escapes.
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics; identify trends and lead improvement plans.
  • Recommend product/process improvements to reduce defects, costs, and cycle time.
  • Act as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues.
  • Lead projects and present technical reports to internal teams, management, and suppliers.

Education

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards) and ESPP
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • 5 days sick leave per year for exempt employees
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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