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Principal Supplier Development Engineer - Battery (Starlink)

On-site Full-time $180K/yr - $260K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, chemical, materials, metallurgical). Extensive experience in supplier development and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

About the job

About the Starlink Supplier Development Role

SpaceX is building the future of space exploration, with a focus on making life multiplanetary. The Starlink team is driving the technology and production needed to achieve this vision. The Principal Supplier Development Engineer - Battery will play a key part in scaling advanced battery manufacturing for the Starlink program.

What You Will Do

  • Act as the main technical contact for highly engineered machined components, tackling high-impact manufacturing and quality issues to support the Starship program.
  • Improve part quality and reduce costs by applying first-principles thinking to design, material selection, and manufacturing processes. Identify inefficiencies and engineer solutions that deliver measurable performance and cost improvements.
  • Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain. Lead technical assessments and qualification processes for prospective partners.
  • Investigate and introduce alternative manufacturing methods to lower costs, shorten lead times, and raise quality standards.
  • Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification activities for new parts and design changes at supplier sites.
  • Coordinate across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and drive ongoing process improvements.
  • Shape design and sourcing strategies by sharing technical expertise and industry knowledge. Provide data-backed recommendations on manufacturability, quality, and cost trade-offs.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts, using structured problem-solving techniques to deliver lasting solutions.

Location

This position is based in Redmond, WA.

About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

SpaceX is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, dedicated to making space travel more accessible and ensuring humanity's future as an interplanetary species. Join us in our mission to explore the universe and push the limits of what is possible.

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