Supplier Development Engineer, PCB & PCBA (Starshield)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER PCB & PCBA (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceXs Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use Starshield is designed for government use with an initial focus on earth observation communications and hosted payloads. We are looking for talented creative and driven engineers to develop drive and maintain suppliers from initial concept development to full scale production.

This is a highprofile cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place inhouse supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own continuity of supply for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components on the Starshield program
• Collaborate with design R&D commercial supply chain hardware reliability and production teams to manage suppliers and deliver world class products for our customers
• Support procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier capabilities by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Identify audit and onboard new suppliers
• Develop and implement supplier technical requirements and quality flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
• Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
• Ensure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirements
• Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
• Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and opportunities for defects
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps to drive supplier improvement plans
• Provide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods with a specific focus on eliminating costs reducing cycle times and increasing yields
• Function as liaison between purchasing engineering manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
• Drive supplier root cause failure analysis and corrective actions associated with any quality gaps escapes or containments
• Lead projects and present reports to internal teams management and/or suppliers
• Act as internal owner of suppliers statistical process control (SPC) yield improvement activities new tool/process qualification and performance in terms of quality efficiency and cost

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs) engineering laminates electrochemical processes and/or microelectronics fabrication (including school projects clubs or internships)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in engineering business or supply chain
• Working knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP APQP FAIR RCCA failure analysis lean methods etc.) and quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods e.g. SPC design of experiments Six Sigma etc.
• Disciplined approach to problem solving 8D
• Electronics manufacturing experience preferably with PCBs for highspeed / RF applications
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines internally and externally
• Ability to work in a fastpaced crossfunctional environment with minimal oversight and learn new skills onthejob quickly and efficiently
• Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to make presentations to suppliers team members and management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel: Up to 2560% travel required (domestic and international)
• Valid drivers license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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