Senior Global IP & Semiconductor Sourcing Lead

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a SR. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER for Semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) in Bastrop, TX. The role involves managing the IP portfolio related to semiconductor manufacturing, working closely with engineering teams, and ensuring proper acquisition of IP rights. Candidates must have over 7 years of procurement and 5 years in IP negotiations and manufacturing experience, ideally in the semiconductor industry. The position requires onsite presence and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Intellectual Property (IP) negotiations.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage SpaceX’s intellectual property portfolio related to semiconductor manufacturing.
• Work with engineering teams to assess competitive patent and trademark assets.
• Ensure proper IP rights are acquired for manufacturing processes.
• Assess cost and risk of IP for manufacturing strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Intellectual Property negotiations

Manufacturing experience

Semiconductor industry experience

Negotiation of technical transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a SR. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER for Semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) in Bastrop, TX. The role involves managing the IP portfolio related to semiconductor manufacturing, working closely with engineering teams, and ensuring proper acquisition of IP rights. Candidates must have over 7 years of procurement and 5 years in IP negotiations and manufacturing experience, ideally in the semiconductor industry. The position requires onsite presence and up to 25% travel.