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, SILICON (STARLINK)SpaceX is looking for a highly motivated, highly-technical Supplier Development Engineer focusing on Silicon and Semiconductors with excellent problem solving and communication skills. A successful engineer in this role is technical, committed, organized, detail oriented, adept at driving actions and resolving conflicts; and communicates with ease at all levels. Quality and reliability expert with a track record of improving the quality of semiconductor components during New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as maintaining it throughout the life cycle.RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with the design, R&D, commercial supply chain, reliability and production teams to manage various Silicon and Semiconductor supplyDevelop deep understanding of product, process and testing to ensure world class products for our customersDrive failure analysis and resolve process & quality issues in the product and manufacturing processes;Identify quality gaps among components, module and system and drive them to closureReview and approve Semiconductor/RFIC/ASIC/MEMS fabrication technology, assembly processes and quality control plansEnsure suppliers are conforming to SpaceX quality specs and requirementsEnsure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirementsResponsible for setting and managing the quality and reliability standards for SpaceX EEE componentsDrive and track semiconductor component failures internally and root cause and corrective action (RCCA)Work with engineering to set DPPM, Failure-In-Time (FIT), and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) in place for components and silicon chipsMonitor, review, and present monthly performance data and metrics to stakeholders to enable data-driven decision makingInternal owner of supplier process control, SPC, production yield improvements, new tool qualification, and new process development to address production quality and efficiencyUnderstanding of SPC and other quality system used to monitor factory performance and to ensure no quality escapesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in an engineering or a STEM discipline1+ years of manufacturing, supply chain, or business project experience1+ years of experience with semiconductor fabrication and global manufacturingPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree in engineering or businessExperience with high volume manufacturingAbility to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management levelKnowledge quality processes - production part approval process (PPAP), advanced product quality planning (APQP), first article inspection reports (FAIR), etcExperience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), etcKnowledge 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 managementExperience with MRP or ERP systemsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work extended hours, some nights and weekends when required to meet critical deadlinesAbility to travel: average of 25-40% travel, possibly on short notice; valid driver's license mandatoryCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per yearSupplier Development Engineer/Le