Electronics Sourcing Manager for Starlink

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company shuttles

Job summary

SpaceX’s Starlink team in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for Electronics to lead supplier selection, cost management, and risk mitigation across domestic and international supply bases. The role partners with engineering to ensure robust, cost-effective components for Starlink product kits.

The candidate will manage RFIs/RFPs, track supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while sustaining supply chain integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, operations or supply chain management.
• 9+ years of experience in one or more of the listed areas.
• Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for electronic components across Starlink product kits.
• Work with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
• Evaluate demand and place/manage purchase orders according to signals.
• Track delivery and supplier performance; advise internal engineering on preferred suppliers.
• Act as supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs; monitor industry trends and partner with design teams.
• Drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoid obsolescence; visit supplier facilities to assess capability and capacity.
• Conduct supplier analysis including risk assessment and negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Purchasing

Planning

Supply chain

Cost control

Technical procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SpaceX’s Starlink team in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for Electronics to lead supplier selection, cost management, and risk mitigation across domestic and international supply bases. The role partners with engineering to ensure robust, cost-effective components for Starlink product kits.

The candidate will manage RFIs/RFPs, track supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while sustaining supply chain integrity in a fast-paced environment.