Global Supply Manager, PCB/PCBA (Starship Electronics)
Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
Senior$37B raised
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Skills: Operations Engineering, Process Improvement, SQL, Python, Excel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$115k–$180k/yr
Senior$37B raised
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Skills: Account management, Customer success, Business development, Federal government relations, Project management
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Skills: Account management, Customer success, Business development, Federal government relations, Project management
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Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$105k–$175k/yr
Mid level$37B raised
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GNC Engineer - Embedded Controls, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Bastrop, Texas, United States · On-site
Mid level$37B raised
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Skills: Production Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, Team Leadership, Project Management, Capacity Analysis
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Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure)
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States · On-site
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Skills: C, C++, Assembly, Linux, Distributed systems
Global Supply Manager, PCB/PCBA (Starship Electronics)
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for PCB/PCBA categories to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and ensure supply chain resilience. Lead contract negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous process improvements to support Starship's production goals.
Requirements
Requires an advanced degree with 4+ years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain management. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, experience with technical procurement, and the ability to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA.
Full job description
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.
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, PCB/PCBA (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS)
The SpaceX Supply Chain department plays a pivotal role in advancing Starship's ambitious mission. Leveraging the company's groundbreaking technological and market-transforming successes, our team will help build and manage an agile, resilient supply chain that delivers a powerful competitive advantage. Core functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory management. By excelling in these areas, Supply Chain will be instrumental in achieving SpaceX's aggressive growth targets and accelerating our journey to make humanity a multi-planetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to minimize risk and achieve key purchasing targets, including optimized payment terms, cash flow objectives, and significant cost savings
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models that maximize value from products and services while supporting business unit needs and driving continuous cost reduction across controllable spend
Communicate, implement, and enforce compliance with established sourcing strategies
Identify, plan, and execute cost reduction initiatives, including stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and regular progress reporting
Conduct advanced quantitative and process analyses to evaluate financial impacts, identify cost improvement opportunities, and assess performance for assigned categories
Partner with stakeholders to establish supplier SLAs and KPIs, then track performance against key metrics such as business results delivery, cost reduction, quality, and on-time performance
Perform market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis for assigned categories
Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documentation
Actively manage contracts to ensure suppliers meet all obligations and performance standards
Analyze complex contract terms and interrelationships, applying creative yet sound business judgment to align them with operational needs
Drive maximum value and cost savings while mitigating risk through skilled strategic negotiations
Lead year-over-year cost optimization by identifying and eliminating waste and reducing unnecessary usage across operations
Establish and maintain a roster of preferred suppliers for assigned categories
Design and implement supplier management programs to develop, continuously improve, and monitor performance and KPIs across the supply base
Issue purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories
Lead initiatives to streamline processes and significantly reduce transaction volume for assigned categories
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Familiarity or experience working with machined metallic components for aerospace, medical, energy, or automotive applications
Strong ability to read drawings and specifications with an understanding of manufacturing complexity
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business needs - up to 50%
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Global Supply Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
Your 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 experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
3,617,406
Total funding
$37B
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
Offices: Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California, US · Rocket Road, McGregor, TX, US · Rocket Road, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920, US · 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US · 731 Kelp Road SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, US
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy RocketsDragon Cargo and Crew SpacecraftMerlin Rocket EnginesDraco and SuperDraco ThrustersPICA-X high performance heat shield materialand Satellite DevelopmentSpace TravelInformation TechnologyNational SecurityTransportation
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
3,617,406
Total funding
$37B
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
Offices: Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California, US · Rocket Road, McGregor, TX, US · Rocket Road, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920, US · 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US · 731 Kelp Road SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, US
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy RocketsDragon Cargo and Crew SpacecraftMerlin Rocket EnginesDraco and SuperDraco ThrustersPICA-X high performance heat shield materialand Satellite DevelopmentSpace TravelInformation TechnologyNational SecurityTransportation