Supplier Development Engineer, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Supplier Development Engineer for the Starshield team at SpaceX, you will manage and transform supplier relationships to ensure the continuity of supply for printed circuit boards and components. Your role involves collaborating with various internal teams and suppliers to implement engineering solutions that meet production goals, while also analyzing supplier performance and driving improvements in quality and cost efficiency. This position is crucial for supporting the development and production of satellites and gateways for national security applications.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
- Working knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA failure analysis, lean methods, etc.)
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., SPC, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
- Electronics manufacturing experience, preferably with PCBs for high-speed / RF applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Up to 25-60% travel required (domestic and international)
- No specific mention of remote work options
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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