Supplier Development Engineer, PCB

What you'll do

• Manage the PCB supply chain quality and reliability for the Starlink User Terminal portfolio.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities including production capacity, process stability, and material control.
• Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspections (FAI), and production rate ramps.
• Develop and execute qualification plans for dimensional, electrical, RF performance, and reliability testing.
• Standardize qualification protocols such as equipment buy-off checklists and Factory Acceptance Tests across the supply base.
• Drive supplier performance improvements using Lean methodologies, scorecards, and systematic problem-solving.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for common PCB defect modes and failure mechanisms.
• Qualify new suppliers and manage ongoing performance of the incoming PCB manufacturing base.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, RF Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB engineering, quality engineering, reliability engineering, or supplier development.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA, and First Article Inspection specifically for PCBs and electronic interconnects (preferred).
• Deep familiarity with relevant IPC standards and related quality and reliability standards (preferred).
• Strong technical background in manufacturing processes, materials, quality systems, and high-volume electronics production (preferred).
• Practical experience qualifying rigid, flex, rigid-flex, and high-frequency/RF PCBs for high-volume production (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings, Gerber/ODB++ files, stack-up designs, and material specifications (preferred).