Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Data Center (Starlink)
Core
Develop, drive, and maintain suppliers for data center hardware from concept to production, focusing on mechanical domain and rack-level solutions.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Data Center Hardware)
Builds
High-density compute racks, power distribution units, cooling systems, and networking hardware for data centers.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rack-level solution design, RAS principles, thermal engineering, failure analysis, statistical data analysis, hardware qualification, supplier process modification, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Hyperscale data center experience, DOE and significance testing, advanced failure analysis techniques (SEM, X-ray, EDX), thermal analysis
Technologies
JMP, Python, PDUs, switch/server hardware, compute (CPU-GPU), storage, networking hardware
Responsibilities
Analyze data center hardware using first principles physics-based approach; Lead integration of RAS principles into data center strategy; Provide technical guidance on rack infrastructure including power, cooling, and airflow; Develop hardware qualification criteria and drive system-level optimization; Direct supplier process modifications and approve FAI/PPAP reports; Collaborate on functional requirements and drive corrective actions; Strategically source parts by assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
