Sourcing Manager, Rack Components, Electronics (Starlink)
Core
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of rack-level electronics (PDUs, busbars, power distribution) for SpaceXAI compute and network hardware.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Datacenter Power Electronics)
Builds
Rack-level power electronics components (intelligent PDUs, busbars, ATS/STS, sensors, controllers) for SpaceXAI clusters
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Datacenter Infrastructure / Power Electronics
Required skills
Global supply chain management, commodity strategy, SOW negotiation, should-cost modeling, supplier qualification, NPI-to-mass-production transition, risk mitigation, inventory optimization, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hyperscale server/rack OEM experience, deep technical knowledge of 48V DC distribution and OCP architectures, familiarity with UL/IEC certifications, experience with PDU OEMs (Vertiv, Eaton, Schneider), reading technical drawings and BOMs
Technologies
OCP ORv3, 48V DC, UL/IEC, rPDU, Busbar systems, ATS/STS
Responsibilities
Define commodity strategy and multi-year roadmaps for rack electronics; negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements; drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling; act as supplier interface for RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and conduct facility audits; monitor global industry trends and mitigate supply risks; standardize NPI-to-mass-production processes; present value propositions to executives; build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
