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# Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX_Global

- **Company:** SpaceX_Global
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8694490002

## Job description

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.

## SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Supplier Development Engineer focused on Final Assembly, Test, and Packout for Starlink, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of the user terminal manufacturing at our global suppliers.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions, with a focus on scalability for high volume manufacturing
- Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design, including its potential for automation and cost-effective mass production
- Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability at high volumes, incorporating throughput modeling and yield optimization
- Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce variability in large-scale production
- Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues, ensuring alignment with high volume ramp-up requirements
- Drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability for high volume manufacturing, including DFM principles for scalability and automation
- Assigns specific tasks and work with SpaceX suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities aimed at achieving consistent high throughput and low defect rates
- Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program, emphasizing metrics for production efficiency and cost per unit
- Establish validation procedures to figure out acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production, incorporating statistical process controls and capacity planning for high volume output
- Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals, with emphasis on their suitability for high volume manufacturing, such as automated lines and rapid cycle times
- Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance and scalability to meet production demands
- Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals, including ramp-up plans for high volume output
- Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp, evaluating infrastructure for sustained high throughput and supply chain resilience
- Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk, focusing on minimizing downtime and optimizing yield in mass production environments
- Apply solid understanding of quality control and manufacturing concepts to develop specific Product Quality Plan (PQP) appropriate to program and commodity, tailored for high volume manufacturing with advanced statistical methods and automated inspection
- Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations, ensuring robust processes for large-scale production
- Actively participate in the program planning and monitoring process assuming responsibility for key deliverables at all milestones, including quality gates for volume ramp-up
- Provide technical direction and guidance to other Quality Engineers supporting the implementation of the PQP, promoting continuous improvement for high yield operations
- Assess measurability and creatively address concerns directly with stakeholders, incorporating real-time monitoring tools for high volume lines
- Identify and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring method where appropriate, such as adopting AI-driven analytics for defect prediction
- Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to SpaceX quality standards, with frequency scaled for high production volumes
- Implement FAI and Cp/Cpk reviews of mechanical parts, extending to ongoing process capability monitoring for sustained high volume performance

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 1+ years of experience in one of the following: supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, or design engineering

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in PCBA manufacturing
- Professional experience with SMT processes (e.g., screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, wave soldering, and inspection)
- Engineering degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma certification, or Lean manufacturing principles applied
- Proven track record of production ramp-up for high-volume electronics manufacturing, preferably in consumer electronics
- Strong understanding of PCBA failure modes, defect analysis, and quality control methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, PFMEA, DOE, SPC), with the ability to develop Product Quality Plans (PQP), implement FAI and Cp/Cpk reviews, and establish audit procedures tailored for high production volumes
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis
- Experience in analyzing large datasets and dispositioning hardware based on data
- 5+ years of experience in SMT engineering, including leadership roles in supplier development or process engineering for complex consumer electronics systems and/or 5+ years of experience in Final Assembly, Test and Packout
- Expertise in advanced SMT technologies, such as fine-pitch components, BGA/CSP assembly, selective soldering, and high-mix/low-volume to high-volume transitions
- Knowledge of environmental testing and reliability standards for consumer electronics (e.g., vibration, thermal cycling)
- Prior experience in the consumer electronics industry, particularly with high volume hardware assembly
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Position is based in Bangalore, India and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to travel: Up to 50% work week travel may be required to suppliers in Southeast Asia

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.

## About SpaceX_Global

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SpaceX_Global is the international arm of SpaceX responsible for scaling and operating Starlink’s satellite internet service across the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by SpaceX)  
- **Headquarters**: Singapore (APAC hub) with additional regional offices in Dublin, Ireland and São Paulo, Brazil  
- **Founded**: Starlink commercial service launched in 2020; SpaceX_Global entity formed to support worldwide sales and operations  
- **Founders**: Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX); no separate founders for SpaceX_Global  

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Satellite telecommunications / Internet service provider (ISP)  
- **Target customers**: B2B enterprise (telecom operators, governments, shipping, aviation), B2C residential, SMB, and institutional (defense, disaster response)  
- **Mission / purpose**: Enable high‑speed, low‑latency internet access globally – especially in underserved and remote areas – while advancing SpaceX’s ultimate goal of making humanity multi‑planetary  

## Products & Services
- **Starlink (Standard)**: Consumer satellite internet terminal, offering speeds of 50–220 Mbps, low latency (~25–50 ms), ideal for rural and suburban users. **Type**: Hardware + service.  
- **Starlink Business**: Higher‑performance terminal with increased throughput (up to 500 Mbps) and priority support for enterprises, SMBs, and remote offices. **Type**: Hardware + service.  
- **Starlink Maritime**: Ruggedised terminal designed for ships, offshore platforms, and vessels, delivering high‑speed connectivity at sea. **Type**: Hardware + service.  
- **Starlink Aviation**: In‑flight connectivity solution for commercial and private aircraft. **Type**: Hardware + service.  
- **Starlink RV (Roam)**: Portable terminal for recreational vehicles and mobile users, usable on land across coverage areas. **Type**: Hardware + service.  

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: SpaceX overall is privately held; estimated valuation ~$210 B as of late 2025 (sources: Bloomberg, CNBC). SpaceX_Global’s valuation is not separately disclosed.  
- **Key Metric**: Starlink surpassed **4 million subscribers** worldwide in 2025 (from $8.2 B revenue in 2024); annual revenue for SpaceX_Global not publicly broken out.  
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: SpaceX investors include Founders Fund, Google, Fidelity, and Baillie Gifford. Partners include major telecom operators, airlines, and government agencies.  
- **Growth Signals**:  
  - Rapid geographic expansion into over 100 countries.  
  - Launch of Gen2 satellites (higher capacity) and direct‑to‑cell service.  
  - Active hiring for senior sales and supply chain roles in Asia, Latin America, and Europe (indicates aggressive enterprise push).  

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically integrated**: SpaceX builds its own satellites, rockets, and user terminals, controlling cost, quality, and speed.  
- **First‑mover in LEO broadband**: Massive constellation of ~7,000+ satellites provides low latency and global coverage that competitors (OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper) are only beginning to match.  
- **Rapid deployment & iteration**: SpaceX’s manufacturing and launch cadence (multiple launches per week) allows continuous capacity upgrades.  
- **Strong brand & mission**: “Enabling life on Mars” attracts top talent and customer loyalty.

## Strategic Focus
- **Enterprise & government sales**: Deepening penetration in APAC, Latin America, and EMEA through dedicated sales teams and local partnerships.  
- **Infrastructure scaling**: Building out ground stations, licensing, and local regulatory support to handle growing subscriber base.  
- **Product innovation**: Expanding direct‑to‑cell (text, voice, IoT), maritime, and aviation offerings; reducing terminal costs to improve margins.  
- **Supply chain resilience** (evidenced by Global Supply Manager role in Singapore): Optimising contract manufacturing for user terminals and ground stations.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven environment**: Employees are expected to have “extreme ownership”, urgency, and a bias toward action (job descriptions explicitly state “must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed”).  
- **Global exposure**: Roles based in Singapore, Dublin, and São Paulo involve cross‑functional work with teams in the US, Asia, and Europe.  
- **Growth trajectory**: Being part of the fastest‑growing satellite internet company offers rapid career acceleration for top performers.  
- **On‑site culture**: Positions in Dublin require full‑time on‑site work; Singapore roles likely also require presence. Travel up to 50% for sales and supply chain roles.  
- **Compensation & benefits**: Not publicly detailed, but typical SpaceX‑Global roles include competitive base salary, equity (options/restricted stock) and performance bonuses – negotiated individually.  
- **Engineering‑first mindset**: Data analytics, automation, and technical problem‑solving are embedded in business operations (e.g., Python, SQL, financial modelling expected).  

## Sources
1. [Greenhouse – Sr. Sales Manager, APAC (Starlink Enterprise Sales)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8379189002)  
2. [Greenhouse – Global Supply Manager (Starlink Product)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8403006002)  
3. [Greenhouse – Sr. Business Operations Manager (Starlink Brazil Growth)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8450125002)  
4. [Greenhouse – Treasury Analyst (EMEA)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8450132002)  
5. [Greenhouse – Sr. Treasury Analyst (EMEA)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8328087002)  

*Note: Financial and subscriber data derived from public SpaceX announcements and reputable business press; SpaceX_Global does not separately publish financials.*

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