SpaceX is seeking a Principal Supplier Development Engineer for its Starlink program in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on enhancing battery technology manufacturing and supply chain efficiency, requiring a blend of technical acumen and problem-solving skills
Job Summary
SpaceX is seeking a Principal Supplier Development Engineer to drive battery manufacturing and scale production for the Starlink program.
The role requires applying first-principles thinking to deconstruct designs and identify inefficiencies that drive step-change impacts in performance and cost.
Candidates must be willing to work long hours including nights and weekends, and travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
Matching Summary
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SpaceX is seeking a Principal Supplier Development Engineer for its Starlink program in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on enhancing battery technology manufacturing and supply chain efficiency, requiring a blend of technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
Salary
Base: $180,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for stock options, stock awards, and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, and vacation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years manufacturing experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
First-principles problem solving
New Product Introduction ownership
Root cause corrective action
Nice-to-have
Experience with machining methods
Six Sigma statistical techniques
AS9100 quality systems knowledge
High agency and urgency
Cross-functional liaison skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
8+ years in manufacturing or process engineering
US citizenship or eligible immigration status per ITAR
Work Rights
Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for authorizations