Supplier Development Engineer, Wire Harness & Cables (Starlink)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human space exploration and life on Mars, focusing on making humanity a multi-planetary species.
$100,000 - $135,000
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For Supplier Development Engineer, Wire Harness & Cables (Starlink)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company with the ambitious goal of enabling human life on Mars, is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to join their Starlink program. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining a cutting-edge supply chain for wire harness and cable manufacturing.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and level, along with comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, healthcare coverage, and retirement plans. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with at least one year of relevant experience in wire harness production.

The role demands a unique combination of technical expertise and leadership skills, focusing on supplier management, quality control, and manufacturing process optimization. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, R&D, and production, to ensure the delivery of world-class products for Starlink's ambitious goals.

Key responsibilities include supplier auditing and onboarding, implementing quality control processes, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, familiarity with industry standards like IPC 620, and experience with quality management systems.

This position offers significant growth potential within SpaceX's dynamic environment, where you'll contribute directly to advancing space technology and global connectivity. The role requires up to 60% travel and occasional extended hours, reflecting the company's fast-paced, mission-driven culture. ITAR requirements specify that candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Join SpaceX to be part of a team that's revolutionizing space technology and working towards making humanity a multi-planetary species. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while developing expertise in advanced manufacturing and quality management systems.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Supplier Development Engineer, Wire Harness & Cables (Starlink)

  • Collaborate with design, R&D, commercial supply chain, hardware reliability, and production teams
  • Support procurement team in strategic sourcing
  • Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers
  • Develop and implement supplier technical requirements
  • Implement production part approval process (PPAP)
  • Ensure qualification and reliability activities
  • Develop and approve process controls
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics
  • Provide feedback on manufacturing methods
  • Function as liaison between departments and suppliers
  • Drive supplier root cause failure analysis
  • Lead projects and present reports
  • Manage supplier's statistical process control (SPC)

Requirements For Supplier Development Engineer, Wire Harness & Cables (Starlink)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM related field
  • 1+ year of manufacturing engineering experience in wire harness production
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed
  • Ability to travel 25-60% (domestic and international)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Supplier Development Engineer, Wire Harness & Cables (Starlink)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave for exempt employees

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