Supplier Development Engineer, Power Electronics (Starlink)
Core
Drive end-to-end supplier development for power electronics and power conversion modules within the Starlink User Terminal portfolio, ensuring high-volume manufacturing readiness and quality.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Power Electronics)
Builds
Power conversion modules, power supply units, and critical power components for Starlink User Terminals
Domain
Aerospace / Power Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power electronics design and manufacturing, power conversion topologies, semiconductors (Si, SiC, GaN), thermal systems, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, FAI, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), statistical tools (Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma), reliability engineering (Weibull, HALT, HASS), Lean manufacturing, supplier scorecards
Preferred skills
Expert-level knowledge of power electronics manufacturing processes and failure modes, hands-on experience with SiC and GaN MOSFET qualification, familiarity with IPC-9592, IEC 62368-1, AEC-Q101, AS9100, MIL-STD, ability to read schematics and 2D drawings
Technologies
Si, SiC, GaN MOSFETs, gate drivers, high-reliability capacitors, magnetic components, power conversion topologies
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supplier development from selection to high-volume production ramp; Engage suppliers on equipment and process engineering for high-volume manufacturing; Assess supplier capabilities for power electronics including SiC and GaN designs; Lead NPI activities, PPAP, FAI, and reliability campaigns; Develop qualification plans including power cycling, thermal validation, and EMI/EMC compliance; Create standardized qualification protocols and factory/site acceptance tests; Drive supplier performance improvement via Lean methodologies and audits; Perform root cause analysis for quality issues like MOSFET failures and thermal runaway; Monitor field performance and feed lessons learned to engineering teams; Partner with design, test, and production teams to align supplier processes with product requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC