Supplier Development Engineer, Silicon (Starlink)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for its Starlink project, tasked with managing supplier development for silicon and packaging. This role requires expertise in high-volume manufacturing, selecting suppliers, and ensuring quality throughout the process.

What you'll do

• Oversee supplier development for silicon and packaging within Starlink.
• Engage with suppliers for selection and process engineering.
• Provide guidance on advanced process and packaging technologies.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead new product introduction and qualification activities.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and reactive quality support.

What they're looking for

• Knowledge of silicon lifecycle and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in front-end wafer fabrication and back-end packaging.
• Ability to conduct reliability testing and qualification plans.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies and performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills using root cause analysis.
• Technical expertise in semiconductor processes.

Benefits

• Innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to influence high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Potential for iterative product and process improvements.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology.