Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$135,000–$190,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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TL;DR · Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starshield)

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The Sr. Supplier Development Engineer role at SpaceX's Starshield team in Hawthorne, CA, involves managing PCBA processes and products to ensure continuity of supply for electronic components used in the program. This senior-level position requires collaborating with design engineers to understand product intent and supporting procurement by sourcing parts that match supplier competencies. Key responsibilities include creating technical requirements, implementing PPAP, and driving continuous improvement through cost reduction and yield enhancement. The ideal candidate should have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, at least 5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, knowledge of quality systems like ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP, and expertise in lean concepts and statistical techniques such as Six Sigma.

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IPC ISO 9000 TS/AS9100 NADCAP Six Sigma DOE Lean PPAP FAIR X-ray Cross-section analysis Polishing Design of Experiments Statistical techniques Quality systems Supplier quality processes

What you'll do

  • Own and manage PCBA processes and products for the Starshield supply chain.
  • Ensure continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starshield program.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to understand piece part, assembly, and sub-system design intent.
  • Support procurement team in sourcing parts that match supplier competencies.
  • Implement and monitor PPAP with selected suppliers to enable rate production.
  • Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and defects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline and 5+ years of PCBA manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with SMT processing, microelectronics packaging, and quality systems (ISO/TS/AS9100/NADCAP).
  • Knowledge of supplier quality processes, statistical techniques, and IPC manufacturing standards.
  • Ability to create technical requirements, implement PPAP, and monitor production processes.
  • Strong communication skills for presentations to suppliers, team members, and management.

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