SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Supplier Development Engineer, PCBA (Starshield)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Overview
Hawthorne, CA
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 of enabling human life on Mars.
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCBA (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more.
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA processes and PCBA products for the Starshield supply chain
Own continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starshield program, ensuring internal production has infeed assemblies needed to build to program level volume targets
Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent
Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Create and define supplier technical requirements and flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements
Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
Provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
Drive supplier corrective actions associated with any escapes or containment identified in Production and Supply Chain
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base with a focus on reductions in cycle time, nominal cost, and cumulative scrap
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science engineering, hardware engineering, engineering physics, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing and/or microelectronics packaging either from industry, research, or academic projects
1+ years in a manufacturing, reliability, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
Knowledge of lean concepts
Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members, and management
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Additional Requirements
Role is in office and located in Hawthorne, CA
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required
Valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range:
Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Supplier Development Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.
Base salary is part of the total rewards package and may include stock, bonuses, and benefits such as medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, SpaceX requires candidates to meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan or requiring reasonable accommodation should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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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 of enabling human life on Mars.
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCBA (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more.
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA processes and PCBA products for the Starshield supply chain
Own continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starshield program, ensuring internal production has infeed assemblies needed to build to program level volume targets
Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent
Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Create and define supplier technical requirements and flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements
Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
Provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
Drive supplier corrective actions associated with any escapes or containment identified in Production and Supply Chain
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base with a focus on reductions in cycle time, nominal cost, and cumulative scrap
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science engineering, hardware engineering, engineering physics, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing and/or microelectronics packaging either from industry, research, or academic projects
1+ years in a manufacturing, reliability, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
Knowledge of lean concepts
Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members, and management
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Additional Requirements
Role is in office and located in Hawthorne, CA
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required
Valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range:
Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Supplier Development Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.
Base salary is part of the total rewards package and may include stock, bonuses, and benefits such as medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, SpaceX requires candidates to meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan or requiring reasonable accommodation should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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