Supplier Development Engineer, Routers (Starlink)

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TL;DR · Supplier Development Engineer, Routers (Starlink)

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The Supplier Development Engineer role at Starlink in Bastrop, TX, is a senior position within the supply chain team responsible for driving end-to-end supplier development for WiFi routers and wireless modules. This includes strategic supplier selection, new product introduction, qualification processes, high-volume production scaling, and reactive quality support. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in RF hardware, WiFi systems, and high-volume manufacturing, with hands-on experience in IEEE 802.11 standards, FCC regulations, and reliability engineering practices. Key responsibilities involve assessing supplier capabilities, leading NPI activities, developing robust qualification plans, and driving continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. This role requires a strong technical background and familiarity with WiFi router manufacturing processes, including SMT assembly, antenna tuning, RF shielding, and thermal management solutions.

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IEEE RF WiFi SMT PPAP APQP DFMEA PFMEA FAI FCC ETSI IEC IPC-A-610 AS9100 MIMO OFDMA QAM RF shielding antenna tuning thermal management Lean manufacturing reliability engineering accelerated life testing humidity exposure RF performance drift analysis

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end supplier development for WiFi routers and wireless modules.
  • Assess suppliers' manufacturing capabilities and technical readiness for high-volume production.
  • Lead new product introduction activities, including PPAP and FAI processes.
  • Develop robust qualification plans tailored to WiFi router performance standards.
  • Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies and systematic problem solving.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in WiFi or RF engineering, quality engineering, reliability engineering, or supplier development.
  • Strong technical background in IEEE 802.11 WiFi standards, RF hardware, antenna systems, and high-volume manufacturing.
  • Hands-on knowledge of high-volume WiFi router manufacturing processes including SMT assembly for RF circuits, antenna tuning, and thermal management solutions.
  • Experience with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and FAI specifically for WiFi routers and wireless modules.
  • Deep familiarity with IEEE 802.11ax (WiFi 6), 802.11be (WiFi 7) standards, FCC Part 15, ETSI EN 300 328, IEC 62368-1, IPC-A-610, and AS9100.
  • Practical experience qualifying dual-band/tri-band routers, MIMO antenna arrays, OFDMA, QAM schemes, and beamforming technologies.

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