AI Satellite Electronics Sourcing Lead (Onsite, Bastrop)

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind) to lead strategic procurement for connectors, PCBA, and harnessing, and to partner with engineering and manufacturing to meet aggressive production goals.

You will build a preferred supplier network, manage capacity and CAPEX reviews, place orders, monitor supplier performance, and ensure contract terms are executed while driving cost savings and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, purchasing, or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with contract negotiation and material planning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for connectors, PCBA, and harnessing.
• Manage supplier base to ensure production readiness and capacity.
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices.
• Forecast demand and adjust material supply signals.
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance.
• Communicate to influence vendors and senior leadership.
• Develop preferred supplier network to reduce cost and lead time.
• Perform on-site reviews of vendor capabilities and contract management.

Skills

Sourcing management

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

MRP/ERP systems

Forecasting & demand planning

Excel

SQL

Power BI

BOM interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related)

5+ years in engineering/purchasing/supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CAPEX analysis tools

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind) to lead strategic procurement for connectors, PCBA, and harnessing, and to partner with engineering and manufacturing to meet aggressive production goals.

You will build a preferred supplier network, manage capacity and CAPEX reviews, place orders, monitor supplier performance, and ensure contract terms are executed while driving cost savings and on-time delivery.