Supplier Development Engineer, Photovoltaics (Starlink)

SpaceX
Texas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership"]

Lead end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the photovoltaic supply chain (polysilicon, ingots, wafers, solar cells) to enable high-volume Starlink module production. Drive early supplier engagement, process engineering, NPI/PPAP/FAI, and field-performance feedback to design and process teams, applying Lean, AI-based process control, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize quality, yield, and on-time delivery.

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SpaceX
3 months ago

Supplier Development Engineer, Photovoltaics (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the photovoltaic supply chain (polysilicon, ingots, wafers, solar cells) to enable high-volume Starlink module production. Drive early supplier engagement, process engineering, NPI/PPAP/FAI, and field-performance feedback to design and process teams, applying Lean, AI-based process control, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize quality, yield, and on-time delivery.
Location: Texas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the photovoltaic supply chain within the Starlink User Terminal BOM, spanning polysilicon, ingots, wafers, solar cells, and module integration
  • •Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to properly set up high-volume manufacturing programs by ensuring material and process corners are fully characterized and completed
  • •Lead the bring-up of solar cell manufacturing lines while also supporting upstream wafer, ingot, and polysilicon supply chain development to enable high-volume module output
  • •Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities with strong emphasis on solar cell fabrication processes including texturing, diffusion, passivation, anti-reflective coating, metallization, and cell testing, along with upstream silicon material processes
  • •Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, production part approval process (PPAP), first article inspections (FAI), production rate ramps, and qualification campaigns to enable full-rate, high-volume manufacturing

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline
  • •1+ years of experience in solar photovoltaic manufacturing, crystalline silicon supply chain, or supplier development (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
Experience:1+ yearsSolar photovoltaicsSupply chain engineeringStarlink
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadership
Languages:English
Tech Stack:TOPConHJTPERCIBCDiffusionTexturingMetallizationSiliconPPAPAPQPSix SigmaDOEMinitab

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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