SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCBA (STARLINK)Starlink demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at commercial scale volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.RESPONSIBILITIES:Own continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starlink program, ensuring internal production has infeed assemblies needed to build to program level volume targetsCollaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intentSupport procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systemsCreate and define supplier technical requirements and flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needsImplement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate productionAssure supplier understanding of product and submission requirementsDevelop and approve process controls to control critical characteristicsRecommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunitiesAnalyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plansProvide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yieldsFunction as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical supportDrive supplier corrective actions associated with any escapes or containments identified in SpaceX production or the SpaceX supply chainCollaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base with a focus on reductions in cycle time, nominal cost, and cumulative scrapBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics or mathematics2+ years work experience in SMT processing and/or microelectronics packaging either from industry, research, or academic projectsPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)Knowledge of lean conceptsExperience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externallyStrong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and managementADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlinesAbility to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be requiredValid driver's licenseCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per yearSupplier Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per yearYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experie