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Supplier Development Engineer (PCB/PCBA)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Enable suppliers to manufacture premium quality rocket and avionics components (PCBs, PCBAs, EEE) at high volumes for the Starship program.

Role type

Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)

Builds

Rocket components, PCBs, PCBAs, and avionics assemblies for Starship

Domain

Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing process enablement)

Required skills

PCB/PCBA manufacturing expertise, supplier quality management, root cause analysis (8D), DFM, statistical analysis (Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma), CAD/Engineering drawings, ISO/AS9100 quality systems, lean concepts

Preferred skills

Electronics manufacturing experience, knowledge of pick-and-place/reflow/soldering equipment, IPC standards, supplier auditing, PFMEA

Technologies

Minitab, CAD software, AOI systems, X-ray systems, Reflow ovens, Wave/Selective soldering systems

Responsibilities

Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, own new product introduction and supplier ramp-up, analyze production data to drive improvements, solve root cause issues and implement corrective actions, lead containment activities, support strategic sourcing by assessing supplier capabilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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