Supplier Development Engineer, Power Electronics (starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Power electronics design expertise
Supplier selection and qualification
High-volume manufacturing ramp
This role drives end-to-end supplier development for the Starlink User Terminal power electronics portfolio from strategic selection through high-volume production
Job Summary
This role drives end-to-end supplier development for the Starlink User Terminal power electronics portfolio from strategic selection through high-volume production.
The engineer is responsible for ensuring material and process corners are fully characterized to support rapid scaling of power conversion modules and supply units.
Success requires deep technical knowledge of silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and thermal management systems alongside robust reliability testing protocols.
Matching Summary
This role drives end-to-end supplier development for the Starlink User Terminal power electronics portfolio from strategic selection through high-volume production.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Power electronics design expertise
Supplier selection and qualification
High-volume manufacturing ramp
Root cause analysis methodologies
PPAP and APQP process execution
Nice-to-have
Lean manufacturing experience
Cross-functional team influence
Rapid problem-solving in fast pace
Clear technical communication skills
Field performance monitoring
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
1+ years experience in power electronics or supplier development
Hands-on experience with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA
Knowledge of IPC-9592, IEC 62368-1, AEC-Q101 standards
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally