Sourcing Manager, Server Mechanicals, Cooling (Starlink)
Core
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of server-level mechanicals and cooling for SpaceXAI compute and network hardware.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Server Mechanicals & Cooling)
Builds
Server chassis, cold plates, thermal components, and node-level liquid cooling systems for AI clusters
Domain
AI Infrastructure / High-Performance Computing / Thermal Management
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, commodity management, supplier qualification, SOW negotiation, cost modeling, supply chain risk mitigation, NPI to mass production transition, technical drawing review, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hyperscale server sourcing experience, knowledge of cooling component suppliers (e.g., Aavid/Boyd, CoolIT, Delta), familiarity with thermal design and fabrication processes, experience with long-lead tooling and roadmap planning
Technologies
Die-cast, CNC, skiving, bonding, leak-test, TIM compounding, high-volume fan manufacturing, node-level liquid cooling, dripless QDs
Responsibilities
Define commodity strategy and approved vendor lists for server mechanics and cooling; negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements; drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling; act as supplier interface for RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and conduct factory audits; monitor global industry trends in accelerator cooling and chassis architecture; develop requirements for NPI and production phases; standardize NPI-to-mass-production processes; lead supplier innovation programs; present value propositions to executives; build and maintain strategic relationships with chassis ODMs and cooling specialists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
