Supplier Development Engineer, PCBA for Starlink

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Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 165,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for PCBA (Starlink). You will own supply continuity, improve quality and cost, and collaborate with design, R&D, and manufacturing to meet production goals.

The role requires 3+ years in supply chain engineering or related fields, and experience with photonics/electronics manufacturing or PCBA processes. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience with photonics or electronics manufacturing, including photonic piece‑part components; OR wire bonding, active alignment, fiber splicing, OR PCBA manufacturing.
3+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, or design engineering.

Responsibilities

Own continuity of supply and improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for photonic parts and optical subassemblies.
Collaborate with design, R&D, and manufacturing to understand part design intent and metrology.
Support procurement to strategically source parts by evaluating supplier capabilities and quality systems.
Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers.
Define supplier technical and quality requirements for NP I and production phases.
Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and cross‑functional liaison.
Ensure supplier compliance with product requirements and PPAP/production qualifications.
Monitor supplier qualification activities and drive process improvements to reduce costs and cycle times.
Provide feedback on manufacturing methods to improve yields and reduce costs.
Identify and pursue new supplier capabilities in manufacturing and metrology.
Drive product and process improvements to lower part cost and reduce supply risk.
Maintain strong supplier relations and proactive communication across teams.