Sr. Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Intellectual Property

Latent AI; 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 was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, SEMICONDUCTOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and management of SpaceX’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio (patents, trademarks, trade secrets around business products and technologies in support of the business strategy) as it pertains to semiconductor manufacturing
• Work closely with engineering teams to identify and assess competitive patent, trademark and trade secret assets, and impact on desired business outcomes
• Work closely with SpaceX legal counsel to ensure proper IP rights are acquired for specific manufacturing processes
• Assess cost and risk of IP for various manufacturing strategies and advise leadership on the strategies that should be pursued and avoided
• Prepare and maintain applicable IP contract forms and/or clauses
• Create playbooks and training materials for IP strategy development on future manufacturing processes
• Engage and negotiate directly with vendors for purchase or license of IP
• Develop and negotiate complex technical transactions, including development and supply agreements for equipment and joint development

Basic 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

  Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited program
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master's degree
  • Experience with varied and complex intellectual property matters
  • Excellent academic record at a top-tier law school
  • Significant knowledge of and experience with establishing and managing global intellectual property programs
  • Familiarity with technology and the ability to interact with highly technical engineers
  • Experience structuring and leading negotiation of intellectual property transactions in various technology areas ranging from physical goods to software licenses, and exposure to prosecuting and enforcing various IP rights
  • A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions
  • Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
  • A quick and flexible learner, who is intellectually curious

  Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
  • This position is based inBastrop, TXand requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

  ITAR Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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