Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Own a technology, supplier, and manufacturing process from selection through high-volume production for Starlink hardware (terminals, gateways, satellites, datacenter products), accountable for field performance.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
User terminals, gateways, satellites, and datacenter products for the Starlink global communications network
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier selection and development, manufacturing process definition, equipment selection, yield and quality ownership, failure analysis, FMEA, control plans, DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, high-volume ramp management
Preferred skills
10+ years experience, consumer electronics/satellite/datacenter hardware background, new factory/process bring-up, life test/HALT/HASS, international supplier travel
Technologies
Silicon, advanced packaging, PCB fabrication, mechanical fabrication, electromechanical assembly
Responsibilities
Select and develop suppliers to meet quality and rate requirements; define manufacturing processes and equipment; bring up new designs and factories; execute reliability and quality work (failure analysis, test strategy); scale proven processes; manage field-to-factory feedback loops
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
