Sourcing Leader, AI Satellite Electronics

Starlink; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to drive strategic procurement for connectors, PCBA and harnessing at the Redmond, WA site. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to deliver cost-competitive, timely components and manage supplier performance from NPI to production.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, deep sourcing experience, and the ability to navigate complex contracts and BOMs. Onsite in Redmond with strong compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain.
• Experience with supplier development, capacity planning, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, manufacturing and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for connectors, PCBA and harnessing, including consigned or turnkey models.
• Manage supplier base, CAPEX/NRE reviews, and production-rate transitions to meet schedules.
• Place PO's, resolve invoices, forecast demand, and monitor supplier performance.
• Interpret drawings and BOMs and develop a preferred supplier network.
• Lead contract drafting with legal and ensure contract performance and savings.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

BOM management

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to drive strategic procurement for connectors, PCBA and harnessing at the Redmond, WA site. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to deliver cost-competitive, timely components and manage supplier performance from NPI to production.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, deep sourcing experience, and the ability to navigate complex contracts and BOMs. Onsite in Redmond with strong compensation and benefits.