Supplier Development Engineer, Routers (Starlink)
Core
Drive end-to-end supplier development for WiFi router and wireless module portfolio, ensuring high-volume manufacturing readiness and quality.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (RF Hardware)
Builds
WiFi routers, integrated wireless modules, and critical RF components for Starlink User Terminal
Domain
Consumer electronics, satellite internet, radio frequency (RF) hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF hardware engineering, high-volume manufacturing (SMT), antenna integration and tuning, RF shielding, thermal management, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, FAI, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), Lean methodologies, statistical tools (Minitab, DOE), Six Sigma
Preferred skills
IEEE 802.11ax/be standards, MIMO/OFDMA/QAM technologies, beamforming calibration, FCC/ETSI/IEC compliance, accelerated life testing, reading RF schematics and antenna gain patterns
Technologies
Surface mount technology (SMT), automated functional testing, Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment, and process engineering for high-volume manufacturing; Lead NPI activities, PPAP, FAI, and production rate ramps; Develop qualification plans including RF conducted/radiated testing, OTA throughput, and EMI/EMC compliance; Drive supplier performance improvement via audits and scorecards; Perform root cause analysis for quality issues like RF desense and thermal instability; Monitor field performance and feed lessons learned to engineering teams; Partner with Design, RF Test, and Production teams to align supplier capabilities with product goals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC