Supplier Development Engineer, Silicon & Packaging (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER SILICON & PACKAGING (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide including populations with little or no connectivity rural communities aircraft watercraft and places where existing services are unreliable too expensive or disconnected by natural disasters. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites and consumer antennas that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlinks potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

This is a high-profile cross-functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Starlink Satellites. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own continuity of supply and improve quality cost delivery and capacity metrics for Integrated Circuit (IC) Custom Silicon & Packaging hardware used in Starlink Satellites
• Collaborate with design R&D commercial supply chain hardware reliability materials and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part assembly metrology and/or sub-system design intent
• Review and approve package substrate fabrication technology assembly processes and quality control plans
• Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Identify audit and onboard new suppliers
• Create define and implement supplier technical and quality requirements based on program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis while functioning as liaison between purchasing engineering production and suppliers
• Define product technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance with these requirements
• Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
• Ensure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirements
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
• Provide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods with a specific focus on eliminating costs reducing cycle times and increasing yields
• Work with SpaceX and supplier engineering to set standards for DPPM Failure-In-Time (FIT) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)
• Identify and drive product & process improvements to lower part cost reduce supply risk eliminate potential defects and improve cycle time
• Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers
• Demonstrate a strong sense of extreme ownership proactivity technical excellence creativity and self-direction
• Function as liaison between purchasing engineering manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
• Collaborate with teams lead projects and continuously drive improvement in the supply base
• Act as internal owner of suppliers statistical process control (SPC) yield improvement activities new tool/process qualification and performance in terms of quality efficiency and cost

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 2 years of experience with electronic packaged part manufacturing (E.g. Silicon New Product Introduction Silicon Fabrication Wafer Level Packaging IC packaging and Package Substrates preferably for high-speed / RF applications)
• 3 years of experience in one of the following: supply chain engineering supplier development/quality process engineering manufacturing design engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in an engineering discipline business or supply chain
• 6 years of experience in one of the following: supply chain engineering supplier development/quality process engineering manufacturing design engineering
• Proven track record of taking ownership of projects negotiating successfully to reduce costs and influencing engineering customers to drive results
• Strong working knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP APQP FAIR RCCA failure analysis DOEs six sigma lean methods 8D etc.) and quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
• Knowledge of lean production and supply chain concepts
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving time management and organizational skills
• Advanced use of Excel and Minitab (or equivalent); basic proficiency with SQL and database structures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to make presentations to suppliers team members and management
• Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel: Up to 60% work week travel may be required
• Valid drivers license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $100000.00 - $135000.00
Level 2: $115000.00 - $165000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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