Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Starshield Program

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Supplier Development Engineer in Hawthorne, CA, to manage PCBA processes and ensure continuity of supply for electronic products crucial to the Starshield project. The role involves collaboration with design engineers and procurement teams to source parts efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position may require travel and requires the ability to secure a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing, or microelectronics packaging.
• Experience in a manufacturing, reliability, and/or design engineering role.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage PCBA processes for the Starshield supply chain.
• Collaborate with design engineers for component understanding.
• Analyze supplier quality metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing

Supplier quality processes

Communication skills

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean concepts

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Supplier Development Engineer in Hawthorne, CA, to manage PCBA processes and ensure continuity of supply for electronic products crucial to the Starshield project. The role involves collaboration with design engineers and procurement teams to source parts efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position may require travel and requires the ability to secure a Top Secret clearance.