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SpaceX's Starshield team applies Starlink technology to support national security missions, building highly reliable in-space networks and secure systems for government use. The Supplier Development Engineer, PCBA will own PCBA processes and supplier relationships for the Starshield supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply, implementing supplier controls (PPAP, FAI), driving quality improvements, and collaborating across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to meet program volume and reliability targets.

Skills

  • PCBA manufacturing and SMT processing experience
  • Supplier quality processes knowledge (PPAP, APQP, FAI)
  • Familiarity with IPC manufacturing standards and industry quality systems (AS9100/ISO)
  • Statistical analysis and DOE / Six Sigma basics
  • Failure analysis tools experience (X-ray, cross-sectioning)
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25-60% and willingness to work extended hours when needed
  • Eligibility or willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage PCBA processes, products, and supplier relationships for the Starshield program
  • Ensure continuity of supply and infeed assemblies to meet production volume targets
  • Collaborate with design engineers to understand piece part and assembly design intent
  • Define supplier technical requirements and flow downs; implement and monitor PPAP
  • Develop and approve process controls for critical characteristics and recommend product improvements
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics, drive supplier corrective actions and improvement plans
  • Liaise between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues and provide technical support
  • Lead supplier-focused projects to reduce cycle time, cost, and scrap

Education

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and ESPP
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), 10+ paid holidays, and sick leave
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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