This role pays less than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,000–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$115k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Supplier Development Engineer, PCB/PCBA (Starshield) joins the Starshield team to manage and transform supplier relationships for satellite and gateway production. This role involves ensuring continuity of supply for printed circuit boards and components while collaborating with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to drive improvements in cost, quality, and capacity. Key responsibilities include auditing and onboarding new suppliers, implementing production part approval processes, managing statistical process control, and conducting root cause failure analysis. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and experience with PCBs, engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, or microelectronics fabrication. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA, and lean methods, alongside familiarity with ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP standards. The role addresses the technical challenge of scaling high-volume satellite manufacturing for national security applications involving earth observation and communications.