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Product Development Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX, Bastrop, TX
The role
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven mechanical engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.
As a Product Development Engineer within the Supply Chain Reliability Organization, you will be responsible for managing the bring-up of new hardware programs that are developed in collaboration with contract manufacturers. You will drive the successful execution of new product development builds and enable a smooth transition to mass production, with a strong focus on schedule, quality, reliability, and supply chain robustness.
What you need
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role
Additional requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed
- Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones with global contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders
- Must be able to independently prioritize and manage multiple competing projects in a dynamic environment
- Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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.
Nice to have
- Experience in high-volume consumer electronics hardware programs
- Experience in new product / project management, preferably in hardware development with contract manufacturers
- Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional communication between project teams and external vendors
- Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
- Demonstrated creativity and critical thinking capabilities
- Strong experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), scaling hardware into mass production, and managing aggressive schedules
- Detailed knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing, and supply chain operations
- Background in engineering program management, supply chain quality, or contract manufacturer management
- Familiarity with product release systems, configuration management, and risk management tools
- Proven track record of independently driving complex projects through rapid development cycles while delivering high-quality, reliable products
About SpaceX
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.
Legal notes
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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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