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Supplier Development Engineer, PCBA (Starshield)

SpaceX’s Starshield team applies Starlink technology to national security missions. They are seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on PCBA to manage supplier processes, ensure continuity of supply for electronic assemblies, and drive supplier quality and production readiness for secure, high-reliability space hardware.

Skills

  • Experience with PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing or microelectronics packaging
  • Familiarity with supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI)
  • Basic statistical and data-analysis skills (DOE, Six Sigma concepts)
  • Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9000/AS9100/NADCAP) and IPC manufacturing standards
  • Experience with failure analysis tools and techniques (X-ray, cross-sectioning)
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel frequently (up to 25-60%) and work extended hours when required

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage PCBA processes and products for the Starshield supply chain
  • Ensure continuity of supply for electronic assemblies to meet production volume targets
  • Collaborate with design engineers to understand piece part and assembly design intent
  • Support procurement in sourcing suppliers matched to required manufacturing competencies
  • Create and flow down supplier technical requirements and production controls
  • Implement and monitor PPAP and other supplier approval processes to enable rate production
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and drive corrective actions
  • Recommend product and process improvements to reduce risk, defects, cost and cycle time
  • Serve as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues
  • Lead supplier improvement projects focused on yield, cycle time and cost reduction

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 insurance and life insurance
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock/options) and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Sick leave for exempt employees and various employee discounts and perks
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