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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
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Supplier Development Engineer, Harnessing (Starshield) joins the Starshield Supply Chain team to manage the production flow of satellite hardware for government use. This role focuses on ensuring the continuity of supply for copper and fiber cable harnessing while collaborating with internal engineering and manufacturing departments to develop robust supply chain strategies. Key responsibilities include identifying, auditing, and onboarding new suppliers; implementing production part approval processes (PPAP); and performing root cause failure analysis to resolve quality gaps. The candidate will manage supplier technical requirements, statistical process control, and yield improvement activities. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline and experience in manufacturing or process engineering. Preferred skills include knowledge of IPC-620 WHMA standards, lean methods, Six Sigma, and specific experience with copper or fiber harnessing within the aerospace domain.