Supplier Development Engineer, Routers (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Drive end-to-end supplier development for WiFi routers and RF modules in Starlink, from strategic supplier selection and NPI to high-volume production scaling. Lead qualification, PPAP/FAI, and reliability campaigns while coordinating with design, RF test, and production teams to meet aggressive QoS, cost, and on-time delivery goals in a high-growth environment.

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SpaceX
3 months ago

Supplier Development Engineer, Routers (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end supplier development for WiFi routers and RF modules in Starlink, from strategic supplier selection and NPI to high-volume production scaling. Lead qualification, PPAP/FAI, and reliability campaigns while coordinating with design, RF test, and production teams to meet aggressive QoS, cost, and on-time delivery goals in a high-growth environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own end-to-end supplier development for the WiFi router and wireless module portfolio, including strategic supplier selection, NPI, qualification, production ramp, and reactive quality support.
  • •Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to ensure material and process corners are fully characterized and completed.
  • •Assess supplier capabilities and readiness for high-volume production of WiFi routers, including PCB assembly for RF circuits, antenna integration, RF shielding, thermal solutions, and automated testing.
  • •Lead NPI activities, PPAP, FAI, ramp, and reliability campaigns to enable full-rate, high-volume manufacturing.
  • •Drive supplier performance improvements through Lean, scorecards, audits, and problem solving; perform root cause analysis for RF-related failures and implement corrective actions.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • •1+ years of experience in WiFi or radio frequency (RF) engineering, quality engineering, reliability engineering, or supplier development (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable).
  • •3+ years of experience in WiFi or RF engineering, quality engineering, reliability engineering, or supplier development (preferred).
  • •Strong knowledge of IEEE 802.11 WiFi standards, RF hardware, antenna systems, and high-volume manufacturing.
  • •Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically and internationally.
Experience:1+ yearsWiFiRFSupplier developmentNPIPPAPFAIMIMOBeamforming
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:IEEE 802.11RFSMTPCBAntennaMIMOMU-MIMOOTAEMI/EMCPPAPAPQPDFMEAPFMEAFAISix SigmaMinitabDOE

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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