Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Sourcing Manager, Electronics for Starshield, its government-focused satellite program that leverages Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. The role manages sourcing for electronics used on Starshield satellites, developing and managing the supply base and working with suppliers and internal teams to meet cost, quality, and execution goals across existing platforms and new product development. The position is based onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 50% of the work week, including international travel, and extended hours or weekends may be needed to meet production targets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least seven years of relevant experience in the listed fields. Preferred qualifications include direct commodity procurement experience, electronics sourcing, experience across new product introduction and mass production, and an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance. Compensation is listed at $120,000–$170,000 for Level 3; actual level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The rewards package may include long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and discounted stock purchases, alongside health and retirement coverage, paid leave, and other perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following, or 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following: engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the work week as needed, including international travel.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet production targets.
Must be onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.
Must meet U.S. government export-regulation eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing.
Technical procurement or planning experience with electronic components, PCBs, or PCBAs.
Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and related files.
Experience driving piece-price and tooling negotiations to achieve competitive commodity pricing and high quality, and driving ongoing cost reduction and avoidance through price negotiations.
Experience in category management, including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.
Proven track record of taking ownership, negotiating preferred pricing, and driving results.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity.
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the supply base for electronic components required across Starshield satellites.
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
Evaluate demand and place and manage purchase orders according to demand signals.
Track delivery and supplier delivery performance.
Guide internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers.
Serve as the supplier interface for requests for information, proposals, and quotations (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs).
Monitor global industry trends and technology roadmaps, and partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
Visit supplier facilities to assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity for contract awards supporting new product development and long-term production.
Conduct supplier analysis covering strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk.
Manage costs to align with program budgets.
Present value propositions to executives concerning contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for new product introduction and production phases.
Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

Benefits

Potential 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy, which satisfies or exceeds applicable legal accrual, carryover, and use requirements.