Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $100k–$115k
- Travel
- 60%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Redmond, WA.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, PPAP, APQP
- Base pay
- $100k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 60% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k. This one lists $100k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 260 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 259 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$125k, from 67 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 62%
- Time studies 43%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
- AutoCAD 27%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, DOE, AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Redmond
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Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Own continuity of supply for printed circuit boards (PCBs) on the Starlink program
- ◆Collaborate with design, R&D, commercial supply chain, hardware reliability, and production teams to manage suppliers and deliver world class products for our customers
- ◆Support procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier capabilities by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
- ◆Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers
- ◆Develop and implement supplier technical
requirements
and quality flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
- ✓Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
- ✓Ensure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with
requirements
- ✓Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
- ✓Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and opportunities for defects
- ✓Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps to drive supplier improvement plans
- ✓Provide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields
- ✓Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
- ✓Drive supplier root cause failure analysis and corrective actions associated with any quality gaps, escapes, or containments
- ✓Lead projects and present reports to internal teams, management, and/or suppliers
- ✓Act as internal owner of supplier’s statistical process control (SPC), yield improvement activities, new tool/process qualification, and performance in terms of quality, efficiency, and cost
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- ✓Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication (school projects, clubs, or internship experience is applicable)
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓Advanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
- ✓Electronics manufacturing experience, preferably with PCBs for high-speed / RF applications
- ✓Working knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA failure analysis, lean methods, etc.) and quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
- ✓Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., SPC, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
- ✓Disciplined approach to problem solving – 8D
- ✓Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal oversight and learn new skills on-the-job quickly and efficiently
- ✓Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management
Requirements
- ✓Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- ✓Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% travel required (domestic and international)
- ✓Valid driver’s license
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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 industrialization engineer, pcb (starlink)
SpaceX is growing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink provides fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. Starlink is also looking to develop AI data centers in space and grow our Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) network with next-generation technology. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers to grow these programs, from initial concept development to full scale production.
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing teams as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers can see their assemblies come to life every day!
Pay range
Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from