Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

8d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB/PCBA, is part of the Starshield Supply Chain team and owns demand planning and strategic sourcing for hardware supporting SpaceX’s next-generation satellite constellation. The role drives end-to-end supply chain execution for critical components used on satellites and in their production, balancing cost, quality, and lead-time targets while supporting rapidly scaling production. The specialist works across procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. They develop supplier strategies, manage sourcing processes and performance, support prototype builds and production ramps, and present sourcing and cost proposals to SpaceX executives. The position is based onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 25% may be needed, as may irregular hours to work with global suppliers and extended hours or weekends when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; alternatively, at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management in lieu of a degree.
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 25%.
Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed.
Must work onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.
May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export authorization 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

Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components.
Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic-component and board-level commodity experience.
Proven leadership and team-building skills.
Production purchasing experience.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of current technologies and applications such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Access.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Excellent customer service skills.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and changing environment.
Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.
Previous work experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
Aggregate demand for hardware used to support the Starshield satellite constellation and create an accurate demand signal to enable production rate.
Act as the supplier interface for requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs).
Partner with internal stakeholders to run and evaluate the RFX process and implement sourcing decisions based on the results.
Manage costs to meet project-specific budgets and forecasts.
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis.
Ensure suppliers have the equipment and materials needed to support prototype builds, product development, ramp-up, and mass production.
Drive internal and external process improvements and implement supplier cost-saving programs.
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives regarding contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for 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.