Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Data Center (Starlink)

• ◆Analyze data center hardware and processes from a first principles, physics-based approach with focus on data center hardware domain.
• ◆Ability to own complex rack-level solutions, system-level design decisions across mechanical, electrical, power, thermal, networking, and software integration domains.
• ◆Lead the integration of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) principles into data center strategy and architecture, ensuring resilient, high-performing infrastructure that consistently delivers maximum uptime and operational continuity.
• ◆Experience in rack-level solution design and integration, switch/server experience, including compute (CPU-GPU), storage, or networking hardware integration.
• ◆Provide deep technical guidance on rack infrastructure including power distribution units (PDUs), cooling systems, airflow design, and high-density compute integration.
• ◆Apply reliability methods and thermal engineering, mechanical engineering and electronics to design accelerated test plans for design validation, burn-in testing, environmental stress screening (ESS), and ongoing reliability testing (ORT).
• ◆Facilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess hardware risks, determine validation test plans and drive reliable design choices.
• ◆Develop hardware qualification criteria, collaborate on functional and reliability requirements, and drive system-level optimization for high-volume installation.
• ◆Direct the supplier process modifications while ultimately responsible for approving first article inspection (FAI) reports, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports.
• ◆Collaborate with design, materials, and infrastructure engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of hardware components and drive root cause corrective action with suppliers.
• ◆Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• ◆Create and define supplier technical and quality

based on reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement.

• ✓Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering or related field.
• ✓Minimum 2+ years of experience in data center hardware design, integration, or manufacturing.

• ✓Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering or related field.
• ✓7+ years of experience focused on hyperscale or large-scale data center development and execution of complex rack solutions.
• ✓Proficiency in statistical data analysis including DOE, significance testing, sample sizes and confidence level using statistical tools such as JMP and Python.
• ✓Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, FIB, X-ray, cross-sectioning and EDX.
• ✓Experience in thermal analysis and data center cooling systems.

• ✓Position is based in Bastrop, TX or Memphis, TN or Palo Alto, CA, 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 30% of work week travel may be required
• ✓Valid driver's license

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• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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