SpaceX

1 month ago

Sourcing Specialist, Space Lasers (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Sourcing Specialist for Space Lasers (Starlink) responsible for building and managing a global supplier base for mechanical and optical components, leading cost management, capacity planning, and NPI/production transitions, while partnering with engineering to mitigate supply risks and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) that enables rapid design iteration
•Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
•Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs
•Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
•Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 120,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.

Experience:AerospaceSpaceSatellites

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalyticalLeadership

Languages:English

Tech Stack:BOMNPICADDatasheetsManufacturing

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 month ago

Sourcing Specialist, Space Lasers (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 8 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) that enables rapid design iteration
•Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
•Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs
•Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
•Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 120,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.

Experience:AerospaceSpaceSatellites

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalyticalLeadership

Languages:English

Tech Stack:BOMNPICADDatasheetsManufacturing

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn