Sourcing Specialist: Mechanical & Optical Components for Space Tech

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for mechanical and optical commodities used on Starlink satellites. You will manage domestic and international supply bases, work with key suppliers on sourcing strategies, and ensure supply continuity for rapidly scaling programs.

The role requires strong procurement experience, NPI/MP familiarity, and the ability to influence suppliers on cost, quality, and speed. Onsite work in Redmond, WA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.
• 3+ years procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing.
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, BOMs, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing, LTAs, capacity, and terms.
• Ability to manage category strategy, market conditions, and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) enabling rapid design iteration.
• Negotiate pricing, LTAs, capacity, lead times to protect company interests.
• Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for scaling programs.
• Partner with engineering for NPI, design changes, and production transitions.
• Drive supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and cost improvements.
• Lead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery efforts.
• Present value propositions to executives on contracts and cost reductions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Direct commodity sourcing

Negotiation / pricing

NPI / MP experience

Technical procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of purchasing experience

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for mechanical and optical commodities used on Starlink satellites. You will manage domestic and international supply bases, work with key suppliers on sourcing strategies, and ensure supply continuity for rapidly scaling programs.

The role requires strong procurement experience, NPI/MP familiarity, and the ability to influence suppliers on cost, quality, and speed. Onsite work in Redmond, WA is required.